PARENTAL LEAVE
The Cleveland Guardians will offer new paid maternity and parental leave benefits to support full-time employees (“FT Employees”) who welcome children by birth or adoption.
Together, the new benefits provide birth mothers up to 12 weeks and non-birthing parents up to 6 weeks of paid time off.
Resources
Paid Maternity
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Paid Bonding Leave |
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| Who will use the paid leave? | Birthing Parent | New Parent (including Birthing Parent) |
| What is the purpose? | Physical recovery from childbirth | Bonding with a new child |
| How long is the paid leave? | Up to 6 weeks | Up to 6 weeks * Birthing Parents are eligible for both Paid Maternity (Childbirth) Leave and Paid Bonding Leave for a total of 12 weeks of paid leave |
| When is the paid leave available to use? | Immediately following childbirth | Within 12 months of the birth or placement for adoption (with timing subject to supervisor and Human Resources approval) |
| How often may the leave be used | With each birth | With each birth or adoption |
| When does eligibility begin | Upon hire | After 6 months of employment. (Can be a combination of Part-time and Full-time employment, but employee must be full-time when taking the leave) |
*This policy governs paid parental leave. It is not intended to limit the total amount of leave to which an employee is entitled under the FMLA. As stated herein, any paid leave taken pursuant to this section will be considered part of FMLA leave. Information given as clarified by definitions, details, and qualifications set forth within this policy.*
Maternity Program
The MedMutual Maternity App
If a new baby is on the way, we encourage you to download our MedMutual Maternity app. This app is available for Medical Mutual members who are pregnant or have children up to age 2. It features a variety of resources and tools to help pregnant people and their families prepare for a baby’s arrival and also includes health reminders and educational content for parents with children up to age 2.
The app can provide you with:
- Week-by-week updates during your pregnancy
- Daily tips and affirmations
- A tool to look up symptoms and issues
- Due date calculator
- Weight gain calculator
- Baby Boost relaxation tool
- Developmental milestones for children from birth to 2 years old
- Feeding and diaper tracker
- Health profiles for the whole family
- Articles about health and wellness
Click here to download the app today. You can also find the app by searching MedMutual Maternity in the Apple App Store® and Google Play®. Once you have downloaded the app to your device, it’s simple to create an account by entering your Medical Mutual member ID number and your date of birth. This program is available at no additional cost. Call 1-800-590-2583 to learn more or to enroll. Our care management specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (confidential voicemail available 24/7).
