You're likely eligible for  weeks of paid leave*.

* At least partially paid. Pay amount will vary per person. Read below for more details.
However, check with your employer about these answers:
  • Your paycheck does not show a deduction for . That could either mean that your employer offers a different benefit, or could mean that you are not eligible after all.
  • Disclaimer

    Leave Timeline

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    The timeline above is a very common way for birthing mothers to take their parental leave.

    (But it's not the only way to take your leave.)
    Many birthing parents take their full medical portion of their leave as one chunk. That's because childbirth can be rough on the body, and caring for a newborn often leaves parents sleep deprived. Also, the medical portion of your leave is "use it or lose it."
    However, the baby bonding portion of your leave is flexible. You can use that leave at any time after your child is born, up to the baby's first birthday. While it is very common for birthing parents to take both the medical and family leave all in one chunk, some new parents are deciding to save some of their family leave to use later in the year.

    Why 17 weeks?

    How do I get paid?

    How much will I get paid?

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