HR Glossary
What is Parental Leave?
A period of job-protected leave available to both parents after the birth or adoption of a child, governed by country-specific legislation, and designed to allow caregiving time beyond the initial maternity or paternity leave period.
Why it matters in hiring
Parental Leave comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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