What You Need to Know About Parental Leave
6 Major Questions You Might Have About Parental Leave
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If you and/or your partner are entitled to a certain number of paid weeks off, let's say four weeks, but you feel like you need more time than that, you have options. As we previously said, once you've used up your paid parental leave, you can most likely rely on paid holiday time that you've earned from your employer.
So what happens if you've used your paid parental leave and your paid time off? This is where you should be able to fall back on FMLA. While this will be unpaid time off, it still places a hold on your job, so you can continue to stay at home with the child and know your job is secure. Make sure to keep your employer informed of your plans while deciding on time off, so they can operate accordingly.