Caregiver leave policy generator

This generator is designed specifically for crafting paid caregiver leave policies that go above and beyond what is required by FMLA. If you plan to write a policy without topping up your employees' pay, it may not fit your needs.

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General information

Employee eligibility

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Leave pay

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Leave increments

months

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Here's your caregiver leave policy language:

At -----, we know that many of our employees will become a caregiver at some point in their career and that caregiving takes many forms. In an effort to support those balancing the dual roles of caregiver and team member, we offer paid caregiver leave.

All ----- ----- employees who have been with the company more than--months may take up to -- weeks of job-protected caregiver leave in a rolling ---month period to care for a loved one with a serious medical condition. The eligibility time frame is measured backward from the day any leave is sought. ----- will pay employees up to --% of their salary for up to -- weeks. Pay is inclusive of any income from State Paid Family Leave programs.  Any additional time, if approved, is paid by the state where applicable. ---------------

Employees can use this time to care for people with whom they share any of the following relationships:
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Whenever permitted by law, ----- will administer overlapping federal, state, or local paid and unpaid leave benefits concurrently with leave under this policy.

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FAQ

Can I use this policy language as-is?

The language generated is not legal advice or legally-reviewed policy language. It should be used only as a framework or starting point to craft your own policy. Please work with your legal counsel before introducing any leave policies to your employees. Regardless of your policy, employees may be entitled to protected and/or partially-paid leave under FMLA or applicable state programs. Any parental leave policy must be coordinated and integrated with federal FMLA, state, and local leave requirements.

Why should I offer paid leave?

Paid leave is table stakes for today’s employees. Without a paid leave policy (or with a minimal paid leave policy) employers are missing out on top talent and losing internal talent. A company’s paid leave policy is a reflection of how much they value their employees—not only is it the right thing to do, it’s a smart business decision. Supporting data: paid leave cost analysis and paid leave benchmarks.

What does Cocoon do again?

Cocoon is a leave management platform that uses first-of-its-kind technology to take the work out of employee leave. We partner with People teams at forward-thinking companies like Carta, Ironclad, and Vanta to save them hours per week, mitigate risk, and reduce stress for employees during life’s pivotal moments like welcoming a new baby or caring for a sick family member. Unlike traditional solutions, our software automates the most complex parts of compliance, claims, and payroll for a more efficient, modern, reliable experience. We support all FMLA leave types, personal leave, and ADA leave accommodations.

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