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What is Adoption Leave?

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Adoption leave is time away from work when a child is placed with an employee for adoption. It helps parents handle placement, care arrangements and the early settling-in period.

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Many employers align adoption leave with parental leave so employees are not treated differently because of how their family is formed.

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What does Adoption Leave mean in simple terms?

Adoption leave is time away from work when a child is placed with an employee for adoption. It helps parents handle placement, care arrangements and the early settling-in period.

What is the difference between Adoption Leave and similar terms?

Many employers align adoption leave with parental leave so employees are not treated differently because of how their family is formed.

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