Can a biological mother or father use 12 weeks of sick leave to care for a healthy newborn?
No. By law, an employee may use sick leave only for periods of sickness and other incapacitation or for purposes related to the adoption of a child. OPM has no authority to permit employees to use sick leave for purposes other than those permitted by law. A new parent may use a total of up to 12 weeks of sick leave to care for a newborn child with a serious health condition. He or she may use annual leave or leave without pay to care for a healthy newborn.
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