Loading chat...

NC S421

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sydney Batch

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Provides 8 weeks (320 hours) of fully paid parental leave to eligible North Carolina state employees upon a qualifying event (becoming a parent).
  • Applies to full-time permanent, probationary, or time-limited state employees who have been continuously employed for at least 12 months immediately preceding their first leave request.
  • Part-time employees working at least half-time receive prorated and equitable leave; parental leave is in addition to other leave types and does not require exhaustion of sick or vacation leave.
  • Requires employees to provide at least 10 weeks' advance notice unless good cause exists; agency heads may restrict leave due to public safety concerns in an appropriate and equitable manner.
  • Applies to all state employees in executive, legislative, and judicial branches, including Council of State agencies and University of North Carolina; leave has no cash value upon employment termination and cannot be used for retirement purposes.

Legislative Description

State Employees/Paid Parental Leave

Minors; Personnel; Public; Salaries & Benefits; State Employees; Government Employees; Leave; Newborns & Infants; Family Issues

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/30/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available