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<b>Cc:</b> McFadden, Stephanie <stephanie.McFadden@nc.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [NCASG] Paid Parental Leave Inquiry<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good Morning, NCASG Partners<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Office of State Human Resources in North Carolina is charged with preparing a Paid Parental Leave Report each year. We would like to know if other state government entities also provide paid parental leave and what leave benefit is
provided to eligible employees. Please use the attached template to respond to this inquiry. Your participation and responses are greatly appreciated. If possible, please reply by
<b>July 31,2024</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, feel free to contact Stephanie McFadden, Time and Leave Consultant at
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