Dad/Spouse/Partner

Growing your family is an important and exciting time in your life.

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“Our most important job is raising our two children. This extra leave will help us get off to a smooth start as a family of four.“

Photo of the Meade family Matt Meade IT business analyst and father of Two.

Checklist

Learn which steps you’ll need to take to ensure a smooth transition.

Family Medical Leave is an unpaid leave that provides job protection for up to 12 weeks and is used at the same time as other paid or unpaid leave policies.  

Serious Illness in Family
(paid)		   Parental
(paid)		   FML
(UNPAID OR VACATION)		   Total Family Medical Leave
1-5 Days

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 6 Weeks

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 6 Weeks

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 12 Weeks
  • Determine which time-off policies you will utilize:
    • Time off for your spouse and/or child in the hospital is covered under the Paid Leave due to Serious Illness in Family Policy (up to 5 days).
    • 6 weeks Parental Leave within the 12-month period immediately following the month of the birth of your child. Weeks are not required to be concurrent or continuous.
    • Vacation may be taken to continue pay while on FML.
    • Family Medical Leave (unpaid, may run concurrently with ConocoPhillips policies).

  • Have an initial conversation with your supervisor to share your news and plans to take time off. This conversation must take place early enough for your supervisor to plan for your absences, both before and after your child has arrived.
  • Discuss and finalize your plans with your supervisor.
  • Request and complete an FMLA packet from HR Connections.

  • If you would like to take FML, complete the Care & Bonding Form.
  • Within 90 days of birth, add your child to your benefits coverage on My Benefits. You may also consider enrolling in a Dependent Day Care FSA to utilize pre-tax dollars to pay for day care and/or increasing your contribution to the Health Saving Account.

  • Find a pediatrician.
  • Benefits are provided for breastfeeding counseling and support services when given by a provider during pregnancy and/or post-partum period. Contact a health advocate at 1-800-343-4709 for assistance.
  • Connect with EAP for tips to help you and your dependents during this transition.
  • Beneplace for our discount programs.
  • Create a will.

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