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President Jim Ryan today announced the expansion of a new parental leave policy for all University of Virginia and UVA Health System staff members who are eligible for benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The new leave benefit, which takes effect January 1, is intended to integrate with existing leave benefits to provide eight weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees. It can be used within six months of the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child younger than 18 years of age. The number of hours granted will be pro-rated for part-time, eligible, salaried employees. Read more.