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Department of Human Resources


Paid Parental Leave

is available to eligible state employees.



The policy for Executive Branch Agencies*

Parental Leave Policy and Procedure 
Parental Leave Request Form 
Parental Leave FAQ 
DHR Policy/Procedures

For Non-Executive Branch Agencies and Elected Offices, please contact your Human Resources Representative for policy information.


* Executive Branch Agencies include: Agriculture, Correction, Delaware National Guard, Delaware State Housing Authority, Education, Finance, Health & Social Services, Human Resources, Labor, Natural Resources &Environmental Control, Office of Management & Budget, Safety & Homeland Security, Services for Children, Youth & Their Families, State, Technology & Information, Transportation.





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