Paid parental leave pilot program for state employees to care for newborn or adopted child.

West Virginia HB5083 establishes a paid parental leave pilot program for state employees to care for a newborn or adopted child. The program allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave within a 12-month period, with benefits set at 90% of their average weekly wage, up to $1,000 per week. The leave can be used during the first 12 months after a child’s birth or adoption. Employers must continue group health insurance coverage for employees on leave, and employees must return to their previous position or an equivalent one.

Paid parental leave pilot program for state employees to care for newborn or adopted child.

West Virginia HB5083 establishes a paid parental leave pilot program for state employees to care for a newborn or adopted child. The program allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave within a 12-month period, with benefits set at 90% of their average weekly wage, up to $1,000 per week. The leave can be used during the first 12 months after a child’s birth or adoption. Employers must continue group health insurance coverage for employees on leave, and employees must return to their previous position or an equivalent one.