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County approves parental leave policy with 30-day eligibility and coverage for children under 18
Summary
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners approved an employee parental leave policy on Jan. 13 that makes employees eligible for the benefit after 30 days of employment (to align with health insurance eligibility) and extends leave coverage to children younger than 18. The board amended the draft policy during debate.
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 13 approved a county employee parental leave policy that staff had drafted using a local college policy as a model. The board’s action changed staff’s recommended eligibility criteria during debate.
What the board approved: The policy as adopted makes employees eligible for parental leave after 30 days of employment — aligning eligibility with the county’s existing 30-day health-insurance start for new hires — rather than waiting 12 months. The board also restored the…
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