Parental Leave
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Overview
This bill amends South Carolina law to extend paid parental leave to cover stillbirths. Currently, paid parental leave in South Carolina applies to the birth of a newborn child or fostering a child in state custody. This change would allow eligible state employees and school district employees to receive paid leave following a stillbirth, offering support during a difficult time. The bill clarifies definitions related to ‘child’ and ‘stillbirth’ to ensure consistent application of the policy.
Key provisions
- Expands paid parental leave to include stillbirths.
- Defines ‘stillbirth’ using the definition from Section 44-63-55.
- Clarifies eligibility for state employees and school district employees.
- Specifies the duration of paid leave (six weeks or two weeks).
- Updates definitions of ‘child’ and ‘eligible’ to align with the changes.
- Applies to both state employees and school district employees.
Who is affected
- State Employees
- School District Employees
- Parents experiencing stillbirth
- State Agencies
- Department of Education
Notable changes
- Adds ‘stillbirth’ as a qualifying event for paid parental leave.
- Clarifies the duration of leave for stillbirths (six weeks).
- No significant changes to existing leave policies for births.
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