Our goal is to provide an environment and culture where employees becoming new parents are treated fairly during pregnancy, upon their return to work, and beyond to allow them the ability to be successful in their professional lives and to provide a supportive work/life balance.

Parental Leave Resources

• University Parental Leave Policy
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Usage of Sick and Vacation Accruals
• Family Caregiving Leave
• Catastrophic Leave
• Adoption Leave
• UI Faculty & Staff Disability Services
• UI Benefits
• UI Employee Assistance Program
• Office of the Ombudsperson
• liveWELL/Health Coaching

Parental Leave Guidance

• “Need a Good Parental Leave Policy? Here it is.” Harvard Business Review
• “What to Expect When They’re Expecting: Creating a Supportive Environment” (pdf)

Return To Work Guidance

• A New Parent's Guide for Returning to Work at University of Iowa
• Break Time for Nursing Mothers FAQ
• On-Campus Lactation Rooms
• Flexible Work Arrangements 

The Parental Leave Policies & Best Practices webpage is a collaborative effort between UI Family Services and UI Faculty and Staff Disability Services.