Paid parental leave for state employees following the birth or adoption of a child.

The bill mandates the state to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to any employee in the career service following the birth or adoption of a child. The state cannot require the employee to use their annual or sick leave during this period. The employee is entitled to accumulate all benefits granted under paid leave status. The state also cannot terminate an employee's employment due to pregnancy, adoption, or the employee's spouse's pregnancy.

Paid parental leave for state employees following the birth or adoption of a child.

The bill mandates the state to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to any employee in the career service following the birth or adoption of a child. The state cannot require the employee to use their annual or sick leave during this period. The employee is entitled to accumulate all benefits granted under paid leave status. The state also cannot terminate an employee's employment due to pregnancy, adoption, or the employee's spouse's pregnancy.