Because you can encounter a variety of situations that can impact both your personal and professional lives, Synopsys offers a variety of leave options to help you deal with whatever circumstances may arise.
The Larkin Company administers our Leaves of Absence programs. Contact The Larkin Company at (866) 330-1975.
Download the Leave Summary Chart for details on each type of leave, eligibility, and reporting requirements. For further information, review the Frequently Asked Questions or refer to the corresponding section of the Synopsys Leaves of Absence Policy—you will need to be logged in to the Synopsys network to access it.
Each program has its own rules for eligibility and use. Use the links below to select the appropriate leave program(s), and the actions needed to make your time away (and your transition back to work) as easy as possible.
Family Care Leave
Employees caring for a newborn, newly adopted or fostered child, or caring for a seriously ill family member
| Eligibility | New parents, stepparents, foster parents, or adoptive parents Regular employees working at least 20 hours per week |
| Length of Leave | 12 weeks |
| Salary Continuation | 4 weeks paid by Synopsys 8 weeks income replacement through Short-Term Disability |
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Employees providing family care:
- After the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child
- To certain family members with serious health conditions
OR
Medical Leave, for the employee’s own serious health condition1
OR
Military Family Leave, for certain reasons related to a family member’s military service2
| Eligibility | 12 months of employment at Synopsys Worked at least 1,250 hours in the 12 months prior to your leave1 |
| Length of Leave | 12 weeks total in a rolling-backward 12-month period1, 2 |
| Salary Continuation | Options for disability benefits and/or state insurance programs Synopsys continues salary for the first 4 weeks of family leave |
1. Medical Leave is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. It may be granted when an employee does not meet all eligibility requirements and it may exceed 12 weeks.
2. Total leave may last up to 26 weeks to care for a military family service member.
Pregnancy Disability Leave
Employees who are disabled due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition
| Eligibility | Birth parent (parent who physically delivers a child) |
| Length of Leave | Up to 4 months |
| Salary Continuation | Options for disability benefits and/or state insurance programs |
Find out how different types of leave work together.
Personal Leave
Employees who need time away from work for personal reasons, including:
- Taking care of personal business
- Family-related issues
- Emergencies
- To pursue education
- To travel
- Other personal interests
| Eligibility | No entitlement to leave Granted at the discretion of Synopsys |
| Length of Leave | Up to 6 months |
| Salary Continuation | Unpaid |
Bereavement Leave
Employees coping with the death of an immediate family member, such as spouse/domestic partner, child, spouse’s child, parent, grandparent, and sibling (also includes stepfamily members and in-laws)
| Eligibility | All regular employees |
| Length of Leave | 10 days |
| Salary Continuation | Paid |
Voting Leave
Employees voting in an election
| Eligibility | All employees |
| Length of Leave | 2 hours |
| Salary Continuation | Paid |
Military Leave
Employees performing duty in the uniformed services, including:
- Army
- Navy
- Marine Corps
- Air Force
- Coast Guard
- Public Health Service
- Commissioned Corps
- Reserves
| Eligibility | All regular employees |
| Length of Leave | Up to 5 years |
| Salary Continuation | Paid for the first 180 days |
Jury/Witness Duty
Employees serving on a jury or as a witness in a legal proceeding pursuant to a subpoena, summons, or other legal document
| Eligibility | All employees |
| Length of Leave | As long as legally required to serve on a jury or as a witness |
| Salary Continuation | If working at least part time, paid for the first 90 days |
How to Request a Leave
How to request—and report—leave depends on the type of absence. Download the Leave Summary Chart for all the details.
| Notify Your Manager | REPORT LEAVE ON GTM/EC | Contact The Larkin Company | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Care Leave | X | X | X |
| Family and Medical Leave | X |
| X |
| Pregnancy Disability Leave | X | X | |
| Personal Leave | X | X | |
| Bereavement Leave | X | X | |
| Voting Leave | X | X | |
| Military Leave | X | X | |
| Jury/Witness Duty | X | X |
|
Impact of a Leave on Your Benefits
The impact on your benefits depends on the type of leave you are requesting. Download the Leave Summary Chart for all the details.
| Family and Medical Leave Pregnancy Disability Leave Personal Leave Military Leave | The following benefits may be continued for up to one year:
Contributions will be suspended for the following programs:
Stock vesting will continue |
| Family Care Leave Bereavement Leave Voting Leave Jury/Witness Duty | All benefits continue |
Legal Notices
For detailed summaries and legal disclosures, visit the Legal Notices page.