Best companies with paternity and maternity support policies

Microsoft provides robust parental support policies, including 20 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks for fathers and adoptive parents. The company also requires its US suppliers to offer a minimum of 12 weeks of paid parental leave, demonstrating a broad commitment to family support.

Hilton provides robust support for parents, including two weeks of fully paid leave for adoptive parents and coverage of up to $10,000 for adoption expenses with no limit on the number of adoptions. The company also offers access to virtual doulas, lactation consultants, sleep coaches, and parenting experts, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to its employees' family well-being.

L'Oréal USA offers a generous parental leave policy, including 16 weeks of paid parental leave. The company has extended its maternity leave to 26 weeks and provides a minimum of 10 days of paternity leave paid at 100% of salary, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting its employees during parenthood.

IKEA offers an industry-leading parental leave policy, providing up to four months of paid leave for mothers and fathers in the United States. This policy includes eight weeks at full pay and eight weeks at half pay, applicable to both full-time and part-time employees, as well as salaried and hourly workers. The company demonstrates a strong commitment to family support by extending these benefits to all employees with one year or more of service, exceeding the standards of many other companies.

American Express provides 20 or more weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents welcoming a new child, whether through pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy. The company was named No. 1 on Great Place to Work's 2025 List of Best Workplaces for Parents in the U.S., highlighting its commitment to family support.

Adobe provides robust parental support policies, including 26 weeks of paid leave for birth and adoptive mothers, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, covering birth, surrogacy, adoption, or foster care. These benefits ensure employees can dedicate significant time to childcare with full salary support during critical periods.

Amazon offers up to 20 weeks of paid maternity leave for birthing mothers, including four weeks pre-partum and 16 weeks post-partum. Additionally, the company provides six weeks of paid parental leave for adoptive parents and a 'Leave Share' program, allowing employees to share six weeks of paid parental leave with a spouse or partner whose job does not provide such benefits.

NVIDIA provides a robust parental leave program, offering up to 22 weeks of paid leave for birth mothers and 12 weeks for non-birthing new parents, including adoption and foster care. Additionally, the company offers eight weeks of post-leave flexible scheduling to ease the transition back to work, alongside surrogacy and adoption expense reimbursement, and childcare and eldercare support.

Accenture provides 18 weeks of paid parental leave at 100% salary for all new parents, regardless of gender, demonstrating a strong commitment to equality and family support. Furthermore, the company offers flexible parental leave options across the first two years of a child's life and support for eldercare, disability, menopause, and assisted reproductive treatment.

Levi Strauss & Co. provides a comprehensive paternity and maternity support program, including 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave with enhanced flexibility and 8 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for both parents. The company also offers 8 weeks of paid family care leave, covering immediate family members, and provides benefits for IVF treatments or abortion travel in states without access. Furthermore, the company actively supports the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, demonstrating its commitment to national family support policies.

PayPal offers a robust paternity and maternity support package, including 26 weeks of maternity leave and 10 days of paternity leave. Additionally, it provides eight weeks of paid bonding leave for both parents, which can be taken flexibly within the first year of a child's birth or placement. These policies demonstrate a significant commitment to the family well-being of its employees.

Celonis offers a very generous parental leave policy, providing 24 weeks of 100% paid leave for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for supporting caregivers, effective from day one of employment. Additionally, the company provides 10 days of leave for caring for loved ones, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to its employees' family and personal support.

Netflix offers a generous parental leave policy, allowing new parents up to one year of paid leave. Additionally, birthing parents receive up to eight weeks of extra paid recovery time, totaling up to 24 weeks. The company also permits employees to use "long term illness" hours to cover up to 12 weeks of parental leave at 100% pay.

Alphabet has significantly enhanced its paternity and maternity support policies, now offering 24 weeks of maternity leave for birth parents. This expansion of parental leave demonstrates a commitment to the well-being of its employees and their families. The company aims to provide extended time for new parents to adapt and care for their children, fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

Etsy provides a parental leave policy of 26 weeks of fully paid leave for all employees, regardless of gender or how they become parents. This leave can be spread over two years following the birth or adoption of a child, with a minimum of eight weeks required to be taken consecutively. The flexibility and generosity of this policy demonstrate strong support for its employees' families.

Bloomberg LP provides an industry-leading parental leave policy, offering up to 26 weeks of fully paid, gender-neutral leave for primary caregivers. This policy extends to birth, adoption, or foster care placements, and also includes a flexible phase-in period upon return. The company demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting its employees and their families, fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment.