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Employees who qualify can request a paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of their child. If your spouse or same-sex domestic partner gives birth or adopts a child, you may also qualify for a paid parental leave. Parental leaves for University employees range from two weeks to six weeks depending on your employee group.
| Employee Group | Biological Mother | Biological Father | Adoptive Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty and P&A Employees (except UM-Duluth Faculty) | Six weeks paid leave | Two weeks paid leave, four weeks unpaid leave | Two weeks paid leave, four weeks unpaid leave |
| University of Minnesota Duluth Faculty | Six weeks paid leave | Four weeks paid leave, two weeks unpaid leave | Four weeks paid leave, two weeks unpaid leave |
| Civil Service and Bargaining Unit Employees | Two weeks or 10 days paid leave, plus up to 20 days of accumulated sick leave | Two weeks or 10 days paid leave | Two weeks or 10 days paid leave |
Policies, rules and contract language governing parental leave vary by employee group. For more details about eligibility for and length of parental leave, read the policy for your employee group.
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