Abbott Laboratories Parental Leave Policy
Healthcare & Pharma · 113K employees · HQ: IL
Policy Details
Eligibility
12 months minimum tenure required
Full-time only
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ 8 weeks parental + short-term disability for birth parents
✓ $10,000 adoption reimbursement
State Benefits (Illinois)
Abbott Laboratories's headquarters is in Illinois. Illinois does not currently have a state paid family leave program, so your employer benefits are your primary source of paid leave.
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Does Abbott Laboratories offer paid parental leave?
Yes, Abbott Laboratories offers 8 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 8 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give Abbott Laboratories a grade of C for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does Abbott Laboratories provide?
Birth parents at Abbott Laboratories receive 8 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 8 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for Abbott Laboratories parental leave?
You must have worked at Abbott Laboratories for at least 12 months to be eligible for parental leave benefits.
Does Abbott Laboratories offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, Abbott Laboratories provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does Abbott Laboratories's parental leave compare to other Healthcare & Pharma companies?
Abbott Laboratories receives a grade of C for their parental leave policy. The average for Healthcare & Pharma companies in our database is 15.6 weeks for birth parents. Abbott Laboratories offers 8 weeks.
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