Montgomery County Commissioners have announced a new paid parental leave policy for its employees providing 12 weeks of full pay. This policy has become the most extensive of its kind in Pennsylvania. This advancement doubles the existing paid leave period for full-time employees who have served the county for at least six months. The leave covers births, adoptions, surrogacy, foster care placement, or legal guardianship. Additionally, four extra weeks may be provided for those with severe medical complications. The policy is gender-neutral and applies separately to both parents if both are employed by the county.

Current employees are immediately eligible for this benefit. Only 28% of state and local governments were reported to offer paid parental leave in 2023. However, Montgomery County is now leading the way in paid parental leave followed by the Commonwealth providing 8 weeks, Allegheny County with 6 weeks, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia both offering 6 weeks. Montgomery County aims to alleviate the stress associated with familial changes by ensuring their employees are well taken care of.

With this new policy, Montgomery County is setting a crucial precedent in parenting and paid leave policies in the workplace. This strong parental leave plan will be a great tool for retaining and recruiting talented County workers. After witnessing the positive impact of this policy, if you need more details or have any queries related to leave matters, do not hesitate to reach out on the Edd phone number. In case you are wondering how to reach an agent at Edd, simply visit their official website, eddcaller.com. You’ll find all the necessary contact details and information about your parental leave rights.