Parental & Postpartum Recovery Leave
Postpartum Recovery Leave is a fairly new paid leave option that became effective July 1, 2021 for state employees recovering from childbirth. The leave offers up to 120 hours paid leave for employees working a 40-hour work week, and is prorated for employees working less than 40-hours based on the average number of hours worked as part of their normal work schedule. To be eligible, the employee must give birth to a child, be eligible for leave benefits under HR07-7-1(1), and not be reemployed post-retirement as defined in UCA §49-11-1202.
If you believe you will soon be eligible for postpartum recovery leave, contact an HR representative right away.
Parental Leave
Parental Leave expanded upon postpartum recovery leave via SB100 of the 2022 General Legislative Session. Effective July 1, 2022, a birth parent is allowed to take up to three weeks paid leave for the birth of their child, legal adoption, or legal guardianship - in addition to postpartum recovery leave for birth mothers. Eligibility requirements are met if the employee is a birth parent as defined in UCA § 78B-6-103, legally adopts a minor child (unless the employee is the spouse of the pre-existing parent), is the intended parent of a child born under a validated gestational agreement, or is appointed the legal guardian of a minor child or incapacitated adult.
The full policy supporting parental and postpartum recovery leave can be found under HR07-21.
Do you or will you soon meet eligibility requirements for parental leave? Contact an HR representative for next steps.