The new plan provides paid leave for everything from prenatal wellness appointments, post-birth child bonding, and wellness care for up to one year.
HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston's City Council unanimously approved paid prenatal, parental, and infant wellness leave for city employees on Wednesday morning."It means I can rest easy and finally be calm about everything," said Shelton, who serves as District G Councilmember Mary Nan Huffman's chief-of-staff."I was sick last week and didn't take sick time."
In the past, employees could only use sick or vacation time if they wanted to get paid for taking time off to care for their newborn, infant, or attend prenatal appointments. The paid leave is for full-time employees who have been with the city of Houston for at least six months prior to their leave of absence. This includes employees of all genders, as well as adoptive and foster parents.
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