Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Paid Parental Leave Policy (RCA-2022-00792)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Policy & Government Oversight Committee | August 15, 2022 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resolution | City Policy | Passage of Resolution amending the Paid Parental Leave Policy to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave to eligible City employees when a qualifying event occurs. |
Background Analysis
The City approved a Paid Parental Leave Policy in 2015, last modified in 2018. The current Policy provides for up to 3 weeks of paid leave for eligible employees when a qualifying event occurs. In order to maintain competitive benefits that are flexible and responsive to the changing needs of employees, Human Resources proposes expanding the paid leave to 12 weeks when a qualifying event occurs. A qualifying event is defined as the birth or placement for adoption of a child. Providing this benefit supports the City's goal to be an employer of choice, and allows the City to continue to attract and retain a qualified, engaged and diverse workforce. It also recognizes family and work-life balance as important and vital to the success of the City of Minneapolis.