In an historic development, Alabama’s governor Kay Ivey, signed SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025, into law. This legislation, which will come into effect as of July 1, will grant eligible public employees paid parental leave. The legislation aims to enhance the recruitment and retention of public sector employees through new family-friendly benefits. State Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver sponsored the bill, and it received significant support from the Alabama Legislature. There’s a return-to-work provision in the law, requiring the employees to return for a minimum of eight weeks after taking leave. Exceptions are made under certain circumstances, such as serious health conditions.

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