Human Resources Manual
| Policy No.: | 4-24 | This policy applies to: | |
| Policy Name: | Adoption Leave |  |
Non-exempt staff |
| Effective Date: | 08/01/04 | |
Exempt staff |
| Revised: | Faculty | ||
Policy
An adoptive parent who is a full-time staff employee may take paid adoption leave of up to 20 working days of sick leave under the family care provision of the Sick Leave Policy for the purposes of accomplishing the adoption and the establishment of the child into the home, including court visits, travel to pick up the child from the agency or birth mother, arrangement of child care, etc. Accrued vacation time may also be used to supplement this leave. Additional unpaid leave is available under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Paid adoption leave will run concurrent with any FMLA leave taken.
Benefit Considerations
At the time of placement, the child may be added to employee’s medical and group life insurance policies. In addition, qualified employees may enroll in the Dependent Care Assistance Plan. Any additions to benefits plan must occur within 30 calendar days of placement. Employee will need completed change forms and a copy of the adoption agreement or order of placement in order to enroll. Please consult the Human Resources Department for complete details regarding each benefit program.
