Netflix Parental Leave Policy
Technology · 13K employees · HQ: CA
Policy Details
Eligibility
Eligible from date of hire
Full-time only
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ Gradual return-to-work program
✓ Officially unlimited parental leave, practically ~6 months
✓ Equal for all new parents regardless of gender
State Benefits (California)
Netflix's headquarters is in California. California has a state paid family leave program that may provide additional benefits on top of your employer's policy.
View California maternity leave benefits → View California paternity leave benefits →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Netflix offer paid parental leave?
Yes, Netflix offers 24 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 24 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give Netflix a grade of A+ for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does Netflix provide?
Birth parents at Netflix receive 24 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 24 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for Netflix parental leave?
Netflix provides parental leave benefits from your date of hire with no waiting period.
Does Netflix offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, Netflix provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does Netflix's parental leave compare to other Technology companies?
Netflix 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. Netflix offers 24 weeks.
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