Parental Leave Policy
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Last updated September 12, 2025
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The Legal Risk Score of a Parental Leave Policy Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document allows the employer to deny an employee's request to extend parental leave beyond the initial 12 months, potentially limiting flexibility for employees who might need longer leave periods.
- Although the employer can replace an employee on parental leave, the temporary nature of the replacement's role must be communicated, which could lead to misunderstandings or staffing issues if not handled carefully.
- The policy does not obligate the employer to accommodate requests for part-time work upon return from parental leave, which might affect employees seeking to balance work with new parental responsibilities.
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