W. Va. Code R. § 133-38-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 133-38-7 - Parental Leave

7.1. A full-time employee who has worked at least twelve (12) consecutive weeks for the state may request up to twelve (12) weeks unpaid parental leave.

7.2. The request must be due to birth or adoption by the employee or because of a planned medical treatment or care for the employee's spouse, son, daughter, parent, or dependent who has a serious health condition.

7.3. The employee must provide her/his supervisor with written notice two (2) weeks prior to the expected birth or adoption; or for the medical treatment; or for the supervision of a dependent. Failure to submit a written request may be cause for denial.

7.4. The employee must provide the employer with certification by the treating physician and/or documentation regarding dependency status.

7.5. All annual leave must be exhausted before the parental leave begins. No more than a total of twelve (12) weeks of parental leave may be taken in any twelve (12) consecutive month period.

7.6. During the parental leave by an employee, the institution shall continue group health insurance coverage provided that the employee pays the employer the full premium cost of such group health plan.

7.7. The position held by the employee immediately before the leave is commenced shall be held for a period not to exceed the twelve-week period of the parental leave and the employee shall be returned to that position. However, the institution may employ a temporary employee to fill the position for the period of the parental leave.

W. Va. Code R. § 133-38-7