Microsoft Parental Leave Policy
Technology · 228K employees · HQ: WA
Policy Details
Eligibility
Eligible from date of hire
Full-time only
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ 12 weeks parental + 8 weeks birth-parent disability
✓ Available from date of hire
State Benefits (Washington)
Microsoft's headquarters is in Washington. Washington has a state paid family leave program that may provide additional benefits on top of your employer's policy.
View Washington maternity leave benefits → View Washington paternity leave benefits →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft offer paid parental leave?
Yes, Microsoft offers 20 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 12 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give Microsoft a grade of A for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does Microsoft provide?
Birth parents at Microsoft receive 20 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 12 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for Microsoft parental leave?
Microsoft provides parental leave benefits from your date of hire with no waiting period.
Does Microsoft offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, Microsoft provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does Microsoft's parental leave compare to other Technology companies?
Microsoft receives a grade of A for their parental leave policy. The average for Technology companies in our database is 15.6 weeks for birth parents. Microsoft offers 20 weeks.
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