April 12, 2022
On March 24, 2022, Gov. Cox signed legislation that will require certain state employers to offer paid parental leave for eligible state employees effective July 1, 2022. The qualifying reasons to take paid parental leave are:
- The birth of the employee's child
- The adoption of a minor child
- The appointment of legal guardianship of a minor child or incapacitated adult
Covered state employers do not include an institute of higher education under the law.