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As one of our own heads out on maternity leave soon, we wanted to share our newly updated maternity-leave policy she’ll be the first to experience… Will Reed now offers Paid Parental Leave for: 12 weeks to the Birthing Parent 8 weeks for Primary Caregiver Adoptive Leave 4 weeks for Non-Birthing Parent & Secondary Caregiver Adoptive Leave All Paid-Leave is reflective of their base salary which is 100% covered while they are out. 🎉 What policies would you like to see your company implement to best support you and your family goals? Share in the comments! 

🌟 Expecting a baby soon in California? 🌟 I know firsthand how stressful planning for parental leave can be! I'm Brittney O'Brien, a California Parental Leave Consultant based in Sacramento. Over the years, I've helped more than 50 expecting parents maximize and simplify their parental leave. Here are three regrets I have about my own leave: 1. Not taking the 4 weeks BEFORE my due date: According to the EDD, you can start your leave 4 weeks before your due date—it's use it or lose it! 2. Not educating myself on leave programs: I trusted my employer/HR to provide all the information, but there was so much I missed, like taking those 4 weeks before! 3. Not knowing I could legally extend my leave: I didn't realize I could extend my leave with a medical reason, so I only took the 6 weeks of short-term disability. Knowing this could have given me additional time! Have you received just a generic packet from your HR about your parental leave? I offer a 40-module course complete with checklists for filing with the EDD, templates, and a 45-minute custom leave planning call with me. Plus, you'll get a 15-minute follow-up call and email support! 🎉 Use code "summer" for 25% off the package (see link below)! Let's make sure you get the most out of your parental leave! 💪 #parentalleave #maternityleave #paidleave

Nearly 4 in 10 companies offer some form of parental leave for new parents. But why do new fathers hesitate to take this leave? Learn about tips to encourage both mothers and fathers to take parental leave and how to structure this leave. #parentalleave #employeebenefits https://hubs.ly/Q01_Rmjw0

Are you expecting a new addition to your family and feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of parental leave? As a California Parental Leave Consultant, I understand the challenges you are up against and I'm here to offer guidance tailored to your unique situation! Many expecting parents reach out to me seeking assistance in navigating their parental leave journey. From understanding eligibility criteria to maximizing paid time off, I provide personalized 45-minute consultation calls to address your specific needs. In my two months of dedicating myself full-time to this role, I've noticed a common theme: expecting parents often lack support from their employers when it comes to navigating parental leave. This is where I step in, drawing upon my expertise gained over the last six months to streamline the process for you, saving you both time and stress! Let's work together to ensure you have the information and support you need to make the most of your parental leave experience. Reach out to schedule your consultation today!

Parents can access up to 12 months of unpaid parental leave initially and request up to a further 12 months to care for a new child, usually following the birth or adoption of a baby.   Watch our short video for info about unpaid parental leave, including: - who’s eligible - how much leave employees are entitled to and how they should apply - when and how the leave can be taken - how employees can change or extend the leave.   Visit our website to learn more about your parental leave obligations: https://lnkd.in/gUeauynT

To champion families, consider adding paid parental leave to your benefits package. Having parents present during the baby's first days at home allows them to share these precious moments and establish close bonds with their new family members. This blog gives tips for creating an inclusive parental leave policy: https://lnkd.in/g-f6MdDX. #ParentalLeave #Benefits #Family #HRThatMakesADifference https://lnkd.in/gUZKmeP5

It's no big surprise that paid parental leave has myriad benefits for parents and children alike. But you might be surprised at just how substantial those benefits are... 1) Based on research done in California, the lives of an estimated 1000 babies PER YEAR would be saved if the US mandated three months of paid leave for new parents 2) When parents have access to paid leave, their children are more likely to graduate from high school, attend college, and earn more $$$ 3) Married fathers who take paid paternity leave are less likely to get divorced. Read more about the benefits of paid parental leave, broken down into easy-to-understand language: https://lnkd.in/eVr25abv

Are you becoming a parent or on the journey? Learn more about our paid parental leave, in particular about a Dad from Ampol who took primary carer's leave! (No waiting periods for Ampol employees to access paid parental leave). https://lnkd.in/gjYYMSF9