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The IUOE Paid Maternity Leave benefit provides eligible members with up to $800 a week for up to 12 weeks.

 

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MEMBER ELIGIBILITY

An IUOE member is eligible for Paid Maternity Leave to bond with or prepare for the arrival of a newborn child if the member has met the following conditions:

  • The member is pregnant and expected to give birth within 30 days, or has given birth after April 1, 2025;
  • Been an IUOE Union member in good standing for at least 12 months before the birth of the child;
  • Is a member in good standing at the time the Union is notified of their need for Paid Maternity Leave AND the birth of the child; and
  • Is working full-time under a Union collective bargaining agreement, at least 30 hours per week, for the preceding 2 months OR qualifies for IUOE Health & Welfare Benefits sponsored by the Union, a Union employer or other approved plan.

Eligible members may take Paid Maternity Leave beginning up to 30 (thirty) days prior to OR upon the birth of the child.

The full Paid Maternity Leave policy can be viewed here: 

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POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

The International Union has partnered with Parento to launch our new Paid Maternity Leave benefit, to support you and your growing family. This benefit is a testament to IUOE’s unwavering support for our hard-working members through every stage of their careers. With paid maternity leave, we’re investing in what matters most - your family and your future.

  • Paid Maternity Leave is available for eligible IUOE members who give birth.
  • Paid Maternity Leave will run concurrently with any available Short-Term Disability (STD) or Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits, either through the members’ employer or their state of residence.
  • IUOE members are eligible for twelve weeks of paid maternity leave up to $800 per week, reduced by all sources of pay (including STD and PFL).
  • Eligible members may take Paid Maternity Leave beginning up to 30 days prior to OR upon the birth of the child. 
  • Paid Maternity Leave must be used within six months of a child's birth. 

Visit the Parento Portal to claim this exclusive member only benefit.

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The Parento Program

Leave Concierge: To help eligible members through the Paid Maternity Leave process, eligible members have access to a dedicated leave and claims team. Leave Concierge provides tailored guidance and support to ensure members know how to file for each available benefit program.

Parent Experience Program: After filing a Paid Maternity Leave Claim, eligible members can access 8 hours of parent coaching per pregnancy through Parento’s Parent Experience program. These virtual one-on-one sessions with an expert parent coach and certified doula can help members with work-life, parent questions and concerns, and high-touch emotional support.

Parento Library: Eligible members with an active Paid Maternity Leave Claim will also have access to a suite of parent-friendly programming, articles, and resources in the Parento Library, all of which can be accessed through the Parento Portal.

 

 

Filing for Paid Maternity Leave

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can file for a Paid Maternity Leave claim through Parento’s portal. In the portal, you will also be able to use the Parent Experience Program. Here’s how to file:

1.  If this is your first Paid Maternity Leave Claim, create an account on the Parento Portal and file a claim.

2.  If you are eligible for leave, you will be notified of the required documentation needed to approve your request for Paid Maternity Leave. The Leave Concierge team is available to support you and answer any questions.

Please note that you will still need to notify your employer of your leave request. A Paid Maternity Leave Claim under IUOE’s policy does not guarantee approval of your leave with your employer.

3.  In addition to the claim with Parento, you may still need to file a claim for private Short-Term Disability (STD) or state benefits (e.g., Paid Family Leave).

Please check with your employer to see what additional programs may be available for you because your Paid Maternity Leave Claim will be reduced by these benefits.

4.  Once you return to work after your maternity leave, your Paid Maternity Leave Claim will be processed and paid.