 Parental Leave Policy
Purpose: In order to assist and support new parent relationships through its
leave policies and programs and to assist with balancing work and family
matters, Duke is providing Paid Parental Leave. This policy provides eligible
employees with a period of paid time off for activities related to the care and
well-being of their newborn or adopted child. Benefit: Duke will provide up to three consecutive weeks of 100% paid parental
leave to the eligible parent serving as the primary caregiver following the
birth or adoption of a child.
The amount of the benefit will be base salary determined by regularly scheduled
hours of work.
There shall be a consecutive three week waiting period commencing
from the last day worked before this benefit will go into
effect. The staff member may use any or all of their accrued
sick leave, vacation, or PTO or take time without pay during
the 3-week waiting period. Payment for Paid Parental Leave
will be paid on regulary payroll dates.
Note: If both parents work for Duke, then only one parent can be designated as a
primary caregiver. Definitions: An eligible parent is defined as a natural parent, same sex spousal
equivalent, or a new adoptive parent who is the primary caregiver (see
definition below). An individual that adopts a spouse or partner's child (ren)
is not eligible for this benefit. A primary caregiver is defined as someone who has primary responsibility for the
care of a child immediately following the birth or the coming of the child into
the custody, care and control of the parent for the first time. This definition
applies to both births and adoptions.
Eligibility: Duke University, Medical Center, and
DUHS staff regularly working 30 or more hours per week who
have been employed for the previous twelve (12) consecutive
months and have worked for at least one thousand two hundred
fifty (1,250) hours during the prior twelve (12) month period
are eligible to apply for the Paid Parental Leave. (excludes
House Staff)
Staff members are eligible to receive Paid Parental Leave during the first 12
weeks following the birth or adoption of a child.
*This policy may not be applicable to employees covered under a union contract.
Employees covered under a union contract should refer to their respective
contract.
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