Navy Introduces Paternity Leave Policy

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Navy Introduces Paternity Leave Policy
November 18, 2008
Navy News|by Lt. Karen E. Eifert

WASHINGTON - The Navy announced the implementation of a paternity leave policy authorized Oct. 14 which is part of the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act.

The paternity leave policy provides Sailors another tool designed to help balance work and family. It grants 10 days of non-chargeable leave to married fathers who are currently serving on active duty following the birth a child.

"I think the policy is great," said Yeoman 1st Class Luis Lujan who has two children and expects the arrival of a third in approximately two weeks.

"My wife is scheduled to have a C-section, which is a major surgery. She's going to need the time to recover and shouldn't have to worry about anything but healing during that time," he said.

Lujan said he'll adjust to a new routine during his paternity leave but feels it is important for him to help out during the critical first days after the birth of a new child.


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