What are the new laws concerning Parental/Bonding leave?
As of January 2016, all certificated employees now have the right to take 12 workweeks of paid parental
or bonding leave. Employees are eligible for this leave if they have worked for the school district for one
continuous school year. This law applies to mothers, fathers, adoptive parents, and foster parents. For
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