Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 15 - Governor, Office of
Rule 15.04.01 - RULES OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND IDAHO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Section 15.04.01.243 - MATERNITY AND PATERNITY LEAVE
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Use Of Sick Leave. Pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions generally are considered temporary disabilities and are treated as such for sick leave purposes. Maternity and paternity leave are granted under the same conditions and requirements as other compensable and non-compensable leave under these rules, including the Family and Medical Leave Act. (4-6-23)
02. Determination of Disability Period. The employee's physician is considered the primary authority in determining the disability period insofar as compensable sick leave is concerned. (3-31-22)
03. Additional Time Off. Maternity and paternity leave preceding and following the time that the person is disabled is leave without pay unless the employee elects to use accrued vacation leave or compensatory time off for overtime. (3-31-22)
04. Discrimination Prohibited. Pregnancy discrimination is prohibited. The employee may continue to work as long as she is physically capable of performing the duties of her position and may return to work as soon as she is physically able as determined by her physician. (3-31-22)
05. Adoption and Foster Care. Leave will be granted for adoption and foster care as set forth in the Family and Medical Leave Act. (Ref. Rule 242) (3-31-22)
