Tesla Parental Leave Policy
Technology · 140K employees · HQ: TX
Policy Details
Eligibility
12 months minimum tenure required
Full-time only
Additional Benefits
✓ Equal adoption/surrogacy leave
✓ $40,000 fertility benefit
✓ $25,000 adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
State Benefits (Texas)
Tesla's headquarters is in Texas. Texas does not currently have a state paid family leave program, so your employer benefits are your primary source of paid leave.
View Texas maternity leave benefits → View Texas paternity leave benefits →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tesla offer paid parental leave?
Yes, Tesla offers 16 weeks of paid leave for birth parents at 100% pay, and 9 weeks for non-birth parents at 100% pay. We give Tesla a grade of B+ for their parental leave policy.
How many weeks of maternity leave does Tesla provide?
Birth parents at Tesla receive 16 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their salary. Non-birth parents receive 9 weeks of paid leave.
Who is eligible for Tesla parental leave?
You must have worked at Tesla for at least 12 months to be eligible for parental leave benefits.
Does Tesla offer parental leave for adoption?
Yes, Tesla provides equal parental leave benefits for adoption as for birth parents.
How does Tesla's parental leave compare to other Technology companies?
Tesla receives a grade of B+ for their parental leave policy. The average for Technology companies in our database is 15.6 weeks for birth parents. Tesla offers 16 weeks.
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