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City formalizes paid parental leave policy after implementing benefit with budget
Summary
City staff said the paid parental leave policy, implemented July 1 via the budget and handbook, is being formally adopted to meet IRS requirements; the benefit provides up to 80 hours (two weeks) of paid leave usable within 12 months and applies to parents in multiple caregiving situations.
Director Carey told commissioners the city implemented paid parental leave on July 1 with the budget and added the benefit to the employee handbook, but the Internal Revenue Service requires a formal written policy, so staff are bringing Resolution 25-1842 to formalize the policy.
Carey said the benefit provides “up to 2 weeks,” or 80 hours, of paid leave for a mother or father and can apply in several circumstances where an employee assumes responsibility for a child. She said the 80 hours may be used within the first 12 months of a child’s birth or placement.
Commissioners praised the policy as a straightforward addition to employee benefits. The adoption was presented for action on the regular meeting agenda; no formal vote was recorded during the work session.
