Twelve Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Signed | Winston–Salem News

Governor signs landmark law giving full-time state workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave starting October 1—big upgrade from previous 4 or 8 weeks, now inclusive of birth, adoption, and foster care. Family advocates celebrate the move, citing proven benefits like improved mental health, stronger parent-child bonds, and lower infant mortality. Non-birthing parents no longer need to use vacation time. Details like qualifying event deadlines are still being finalized by the State Human Resources Commission. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cd33e980a8a694e