25 NCAC 01E .1908          LEAVE ADMINISTRATION

(a)  Paid parental leave under this Section may be used only once by an eligible employee within a rolling 12-month period.

(b)  The birth or other qualifying event of twins, triplets, or other multiple children shall produce only one award of paid parental leave under this Section.

(c)  Both parents may receive paid parental leave under this Section if they are both eligible agency employees. Both parents may take their leave simultaneously or at different times, subject to Rule .1907 of this Section.

(d)  Employees shall submit documentation that they will use paid parental leave for a qualifying event under this Section. An agency may take appropriate action if an employee fraudulently requested or used paid parental leave. This action may include revoking approval and disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, pursuant to 25 NCAC 01J .0600.

(e)  Employees shall not be paid for the leave provided by this Section upon separation from the employer. The leave provided by this Section shall not be used for calculating an employee's retirement benefits and shall not accrue or be donated as voluntary shared leave.

(f)  Paid parental leave provided under this Section shall be reported separately from all other paid leave. Employees and supervisors are responsible for accurate reporting of the use of this leave on the employee's time record.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4(6); 126-8.6; 126-35(a);

Temporary Adoption Eff. August 25, 2023.