American Express Parental Leave Policy
Finance & Banking · 77K employees · HQ: NY
Policy Details
Eligibility
12 months minimum tenure required
Full-time only
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ $35,000 adoption reimbursement
✓ 24/7 lactation consulting
✓ Breast milk shipping for traveling employees
State Benefits (New York)
American Express's headquarters is in New York. New York has a state paid family leave program that may provide additional benefits on top of your employer's policy.
View New York maternity leave benefits → View New York paternity leave benefits →Frequently Asked Questions
Does American Express offer paid parental leave?
Yes, American Express offers 26 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 20 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give American Express a grade of A+ for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does American Express provide?
Birth parents at American Express receive 26 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 20 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for American Express parental leave?
You must have worked at American Express for at least 12 months to be eligible for parental leave benefits.
Does American Express offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, American Express provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does American Express's parental leave compare to other Finance & Banking companies?
American Express receives a grade of A+ for their parental leave policy. The average for Finance & Banking companies in our database is 15.6 weeks for birth parents. American Express offers 26 weeks.
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