Beginning July 1, 2024; up to 240 hours of paid Parental Leave will be available to employees at the University of Georgia as part of House Bill 1010.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualifying life events include:
- the birth of a child
- placement of a minor child for adoption
- placement of a minor child for foster care
Eligibility is contingent upon the employee meeting the following criteria:
- Regular benefits eligible employees who work 30 hours or more per week and have at least 6 months of continuous service with USG. There is no requirement to work a certain number of hours within the 6-month period for these employees.
- Regular partially benefits eligible employees who work between 20-29 hours per week, have at least 6 months of continuous service with USG, and have worked a minimum of 700 hours over the 6 months.
- Regular non-benefits eligible employees who work less than 20 hours per week, have at least 6 months of continuous service, and have worked a minimum of 700 hours over the 6 months.
- Temporary non-benefits eligible employees who have at least 6 months of continuous service and have worked a minimum of 700 hours over the 6 months.
- Rehired retirees who are receiving retirement benefits and students are not eligible
for paid parental leave.
CONDITIONS
- Must provide adequate documentation of qualifying life event
- May be used on a continuous or intermittent basis
- May not run concurrently with any other paid leave
- Will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), if eligible
- Expires 365 days after the date of the qualifying event
- No cash value upon separation from employment
REQUEST PROCESS
If an employee has one of the qualifying life events mentioned above they should submit Extended Absence Request through OneUSG Connect Employee Self-Service.
RESOURCES
Requesting an Extended Absence Request
USG Paid Parental Leave Policy (PDF)