Parental Leave

The authorized absence from work of either parent prior to and after the birth of their child. It includes also absence because of the illness of a child or at the time of the adoption of a child. It does not include leave for care of siblings, parents, or other family members: for this FAMILY LEAVE is available.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): N01.824.417.700.162.500, N04.452.677.800.162.500

MeSH Unique ID: D016524

Entry Terms:

• Leave, Parental
• Maternity Leave
• Leave, Maternity
• Paternity Leave
• Leave, Paternity

Previous Indexing:

• Pregnancy (1978-1990)
• Salaries and Fringe Benefits (1981-1990)

All MeSH Categories
Health Care Category
Population Characteristics
Socioeconomic Factors
Income
Salaries and Fringe Benefits
Family Leave
Parental Leave

All MeSH Categories
Health Care Category
Health Services Administration
Organization and Administration
Personnel Management
Salaries and Fringe Benefits
Family Leave
Parental Leave