Georgia Paid Parental Leave for State
and School Board Employees
Who is Covered?
Employers
Covered
- Eligible state government employers
- Eligible local board of education employers
Not Covered
- Employers other than the state government and local boards of education are not included in this program.
- Rehired retirees receiving retirement annuity payments during the first 1040 hours of work performed each year.
Employees
Covered
- Eligible state of Georgia employees and employees of local public school districts
- Eligible employees classified as full-time by the employing entity after six months of continuous service and eligible hourly employees who have worked a minimum of 700 hours over the six months immediately before the requested paid parental leave date
- The law extends to part-time, non-hourly employees who have worked at least 700 hours in the preceding six months (as well as hourly employees meeting the same parameters)
Not Covered
- Employees other than state government and local boards of education are not included in this program.
Types of Leave
Parental
Up to 240 hours (six weeks)
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Conditions:
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