McDonald's Parental Leave Policy
Retail & Consumer · 150K employees · HQ: IL
Policy Details
Eligibility
12 months minimum tenure required
Full-time only
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ Corporate employees only
✓ Franchise employees vary by franchise owner
State Benefits (Illinois)
McDonald's'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.
View Illinois maternity leave benefits → View Illinois paternity leave benefits →Frequently Asked Questions
Does McDonald's offer paid parental leave?
Yes, McDonald's offers 12 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 6 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give McDonald's a grade of B for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does McDonald's provide?
Birth parents at McDonald's receive 12 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 6 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for McDonald's parental leave?
You must have worked at McDonald's for at least 12 months to be eligible for parental leave benefits.
Does McDonald's offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, McDonald's provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does McDonald's's parental leave compare to other Retail & Consumer companies?
McDonald's receives a grade of B for their parental leave policy. The average for Retail & Consumer companies in our database is 15.6 weeks for birth parents. McDonald's offers 12 weeks.
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Source: mcdonalds.com (verified 2025-03). Policies may vary by role, location, and employment type. Full disclaimer.