Missoula City Council approves 6-week parental leave policy
by NBC Montana Staff
In a meeting Monday night, officials decided parents could take off six continuous weeks, for a maximum of 240 hours. (Photo: NBC Montana Sky Team)
MISSOULA, Mont. —
Missoula City Council voted to get rid of its six-week paid pregnancy leave and replace it with a six-week paid parental leave policy.
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In a meeting Monday night, officials decided parents could take off six continuous weeks, for a maximum of 240 hours.
Part-time employees would receive a weekly benefit based on average hours paid not including overtime.
The city will continue sharing the health insurance cost during the paid parental leave.
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