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NC S421
Bill
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
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