Educational Alliance employees may take up to 12 weeks of parental leave uponnthe birth or adoption of a child. Employees who have been employed for at least a year are entitled to 4 weeks of paid leave; employees who have completed 2 years are entitled to 6 weeks of paid leave; employees who have completed 3 or more years are entitled to 8 weeks of paid leave immediately upon the birth or placement of a child. If an employee is entitled to short-term disability benefits, Educational Alliance will pay the difference between their full salary and the disability benefit. Employees may apply accrued vacation or personal days to the unpaid portion of their leave. This leave will run concurrently with Family and Medical Leave if the employee is also eligible for FMLA leave at the same time.
Returning parents may discuss a flex-time schedule as they return to work, providing that the nature of their job allows for flexible work options. Applications for an alternative work schedule is considered on a case-by- case basis, where alternative work schedules can meet the operating needs of the department.
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