My partner and I have been discussing wanting to start a family sometime next year, and I'm daunted about asking about what resources there are (i.e. maternity leave policy) cause I'd like to know so I can be prepared, but I'm afraid to ask about it and then be looked over for some upcoming promotion opportunities. What's the industry standard? How do I broach the subject?

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Honestly ask someone else who just went on leave or came back. They’ll have the most up to date information and you won’t feel like as much of a red flag to HR.

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If you mention where you work on here, maybe someone can answer your question for you...

Maybe just shoot a general email to HR and not mention to your manager. Also Glassdoor sometimes has that info available. Usually its just 12 weeks mat leave😑

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Ask for/look for a copy of all the company offered benefits - the maternity policy will be included in the overall benefits so that you can find out without asking directly.

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Read about PFL or FMLA depending where you live. Look at your short-term disability benefits too. If your company doesn’t have any policies, you’ll at least get these 2.

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Look back to your initial offer letter, as it should be included in your benefits overview or employee handbook. I was actually pleasantly surprised, as my company’s leave package was standard when I started, but by the time I got pregnant had drastically
Improved for the better. Good luck!

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Your employee handbook should detail whatever maternity/parental leave you’re eligible for and if there’s a service requirement.

If not, I’d ask HR if they can point you toward any documentation of all benefits.

ETA: 12 weeks is pretty standard in advertising. My current company offers 18-20 which is nice but sadly rare.

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