Before you begin

Your due date

Or your expected child arrival date.

Your annual salary

Or your most recent pay stub.

Your employer's parental leave policy

Weeks, % of pay, and how it coordinates with state benefits. Check your employee handbook or ask HR.

Your short-term disability (STD) policy

If you have one: carrier, weeks covered, and % of pay.

Your employment start date

If you've been at your job less than 12 months.