The new law, which takes effect January 1, 2026, provides six weeks of paid leave for a newborn’s primary caregiver.

The Paid Parental Leave Act is officially law now that Governor Kay Ivey signed on the dotted line Wednesday. Now, state ...

In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those who serve our state,” said Governor Ivey.

Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into ...

A proposal granting paid parental leave ... use vacation time and sick leave if they want to take paid time off following the birth of a child. Molly Widen, who is now chief of staff to the ...

Johan Ekengård and his wife equally split the allowed parental leave. Here, he manages the morning routine with their children, from left, Tyra, Stina, and Ebbe. Paid maternal leave around ...

Mississippi would now join them and 34 other states with a paid parental leave program. Felsher told the Clarion Ledger the legislation is a great start on paid leave for Mississippians working ...

House File 889 would guarantee state workers four weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave after the birth of a child.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAFF) - Governor Kay Ivey signed a paid parental leave bill into law on Wednesday. “In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those who serve our state.