This is a listing of general questions that you may have concerning paid parental leave time off. For more specific questions, please contact the the DAS Leave Administration Team at 515-72-LEAVE (515-725-3283) or via email at [email protected].
General Questions
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Employees who have given birth (or whose partner has given birth) or adopted a child under the age of 18.
Yes, employees still need to initiate an FMLA leave of absence in Workday to utilize the paid parental time offs.
The birthing parent is eligible for 4 weeks, based on their regularly scheduled working hours. The non-birthing parent is eligible for one week based on their regularly scheduled working hours.
Yes, the paid parental leave time can be used for up to one year from birth of a newborn child or adoption of a child.
Yes, you can apply for catastrophic donations after exhausting all paid time offs, including the paid parental time off. Please note that donations can only be used for your own medical needs. They cannot be used during the bonding period.
In Workday off your absence calendar, you will see the amount of hours that you have available.
All leave of absence requests are submitted in Workday. Please see the Leave of Absence Guide in Workday Learn.
Employees that are requesting a continuous leave of absence can make the request in Workday up to 30 days in advance of their first scheduled day of absence. If you have a unique circumstance, please reach out to us at [email protected]
No, the paid parental time is for employees that are bonding with a newborn child or adopted child.
The DAS LOA Team will load the paid parental hours for you as soon your completed paperwork is submitted.
Foster care is not eligible for the paid parental time.
Birthing Parent Questions
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Generally, a birthing parent will use sick time as they recover from the birth. After that time, they will not be able to use sick time and will need to use family care, compensatory, vacation, or paid parental time to cover the remaining weeks. It is important to talk with your supervisor about the order in which you want to use your paid time, as they may be entering it in your absence.
Even if you are not eligible for FMLA, you will need to request an FMLA leave of absence in Workday. The State of Iowa has a Pregnancy Disability Leave that allows an employee to take time off of work for their medical recovery period of up to 8 weeks. The LOA team will set this up for you in Workday.
You would be eligible for 4 weeks of paid parental time as the birth is considered one event.
Non-Birthing Parent Questions
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All employees must first initiate an FMLA leave of absence request in Workday before being able to utilize the paid parental time offs. Upon review of your request, you and your supervisor will receive an email communication from the DAS LOA team that explains next steps.
Yes, as the non-birthing parent, you are eligible for one week of paid parental leave time. It is recommended that you talk with your supervisor and coordinate a schedule that is workable for both of you. Remember: The paid parental leave time can be used for up to one year from birth of a newborn child.
Adopting Parent Questions
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You are eligible for 4 weeks of paid parental leave based on your regularly scheduled working hours if the child is under the age of 18.
Generally, the adoption of stepchildren would not qualify for the paid parental time.
Generally, adoption of a family member would not qualify for the paid parental time.
Yes, the adoption of foster children would qualify for the 4 weeks of paid parental time. You will be asked to provide a copy of the adoption agreement.
Employees who have a same sex spouse and will be adopting the newborn child after birth would qualify as a non-birthing parent.
After carefully reading the information pertaining to your leave, if you have general questions on policies and procedures, you can reach the DAS Leave Administration Team at 515-72-LEAVE (515-725-3283) or via email at [email protected]. Our dedicated fax number is 515-242-5070.
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