New Baby
Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Having a baby is considered a “qualifying life event” in terms of your benefits. This means, you can update your benefit enrollments within thirty one (31) days of the birth without having to wait for the next open enrollment period. The following items are a few things you should consider during this life change event. Please note, if you have adopted a child, visit the Adoption section of Life Events.
Benefits
Leave Programs
Paid Parental Leave
Parental Leave is available to full-time staff (75% FTE or greater) who have completed one (1) year of service prior to becoming a birth parent. Wright State University provides six (6) weeks of paid leave for birth mothers and three (3) weeks of paid leave for birth fathers and domestic partners. The leave begins and can only be taken immediately following the birth of a child. Detailed information on Parental Leave may be found on this site.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
In relation to the birth of a child, FMLA gives all full-time and part-time employees the right to take job-protected leave for up to a total of twelve (12) weeks in any twelve (12) month rolling calendar period. Leave for the birth of a child may be used at anytime within the twelve (12) months following the birth, but must be completed within that initial twelve (12) months. This type of leave runs concurrently with any other available leaves (i.e. sick leave, parental leave). For additional important information, visit the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) page.