Adoptive Parent

Growing your family is an important and exciting time in your life.

Photo of the Mead family

"Even when adopting older children, the extra demands can be incredibly challenging. The ability to maintain work/life balance is critical for longevity, and this is a giant benefit for individuals who want to raise a family."

Photo of the Mead family Hal Mead director, Corporate Planning & Portfolio Management and father of four

Checklist

Learn which steps you’ll need to take to ensure a smooth transition.

Family Medical Leave is an unpaid leave that provides job protection for up to 12 weeks and is used at the same time as other paid or unpaid leave policies.  

Parental
(paid)		   FML 
(unpaid or vacation)		   Total Family Medical Leave
6 Weeks

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 6 Weeks

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 12 Weeks

Determine which time-off policies you will utilize:

    • 6 weeks Parental Leave within the 12-month period immediately following the birth of your child. Weeks are not required to be concurrent or continuous.
    • Vacation may be taken to continue pay while on FML.
    • Family Medical Leave (unpaid, may run concurrently with ConocoPhillips policies).

  • Have an initial conversation with your supervisor to share your news and plans to take time off. This conversation must take place early enough for your supervisor to plan for your absences, both before and after your child has arrived.
  • Discuss and finalize your plans with your supervisor.
  • Request and complete an FMLA packet from HR Connections

The company provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of adopting a child and reinforce the company’s commitment to enhance family life. Read more

  • If you would like to take FML, complete the Care & Bonding Form.
  • Within 90 days of adoption or placement for adoption, add your child to your benefits coverage on My Benefits. You may also consider enrolling in a Dependent Day Care FSA to utilize pre-tax dollars to pay for day care and/or increasing your contribution to the Health Saving Account.

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