25 N.C. Admin. Code 1E.1910

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 01E .1910 - MISCARRIAGE OR STILLBIRTH

(a) When a fetus dies before 12 weeks of the pregnancy were complete, it is not a qualifying event for paid parental leave under this Section.

(b) When a fetus dies after the 12th completed week of pregnancy, but before childbirth is complete:

(1) If the birth parent meets the eligibility requirements in Rule .1903 of this Section, the birth parent may receive the paid parental leave listed in Rule .1904(a)(1)(A) of this Section. This leave is four weeks for a full-time eligible state employee.

(2) The parents shall not receive the paid parental leave for bonding with the child that is listed in Rule .1904(a)(1)(B) and Rule .1904(a)(2) of this Section.

(c) When a child dies after childbirth is complete, each parent of the child who meets the eligibility requirements in Rule .1903 of this Section shall receive the full paid parental leave listed in Rule .1904(a)(1) and (a)(2) of this Section. The paid parental leave will not be ended at the time of the child's death.

(d) In any of the situations in this Rule, agencies can allow adequate time to the parents for bereavement and recovery, using sick leave, vacation leave, bonus leave, compensatory time, and any other leave options that may be available to the employee.

25 N.C. Admin. Code 01E .1910

Authority G.S. 126-8.6;
Adopted by North Carolina Register Volume 39, Issue 05, September 3, 2024 effective 8/1/2024.