Parental leave law is evolving quickly, spanning federal requirements under the FMLA and emerging state and local leave laws that increasingly overlap and, at times, conflict with federal protections. The session will examine how employers should navigate multistate compliance, coordinate parental leave with other benefit programs such as short-term disability and PTO, and respond to employee requests involving intermittent or extended leave. The presentation will also provide practical guidance for employers on drafting compliant parental leave policies, training managers to administer leave consistently, and avoiding the common legal pitfalls that lead to claims of interference or retaliation.