Section 303.130  Maternity/Paternity and Adoption Leave

a)         All female employees who show proof that they have received prenatal care in the first 20 weeks will be eligible for 4 weeks (20 work days) paid maternity leave.  Such proof shall be provided to the employer no later than the 24^th week of pregnancy.  All male employees who show proof that their spouses have received prenatal care in the first 20 weeks, with notification to the employer within 24 weeks, will be eligible for 3 weeks (15 work days) of paid paternity leave.  The State shall require proof of the birth and marriage for a non-covered spouse.  Maternity and/or paternity leave shall be limited to 1 leave per family for each birth.

b)         All employees are eligible for 3 weeks (15 days) of paid leave with a new adoption, with the leave to commence when physical custody of the child has been granted to the member, provided that the employee can show that the formal adoption process is underway.  The agency personnel office must be notified and the employee must submit proof that the adoption has been initiated.  Adoption leave shall be limited to 1 leave per family per year. 

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 16308, effective December 3, 2004)