Guardian: Expanded Access to Paid Family Leave

Guardian understands that your clients are always looking for ways to stand out by offering competitive paid family leave benefits to attract and retain top talent. Guardian’s Paid Leave Benefit Rider, available with STD plans for groups of 10+ eligible employees, offers valuable flexibility.

Here are the highlights:

• Available in 36 states across the US.
• Eligibility: If the company's headquarters are located in one of the 36 states, employees in any state can qualify.
• Options: Employers can choose between Parental/Bonding Leave or Parental/Bonding Leave plus Family Care Leave.
• Two Benefit Categories: Parental Leave or Parental Plus Family Care Leave (see attached Benefit Rider details).
• Flexibility: Ideal for employers with a diverse workforce in multiple states, offering more standardized coverage.
• Widest Availability: This is the most widely available rider of its type.
• California Note: For California groups, since CA SDI and PFML are mandated, this rider can be an option for companies with employees located in other states.

Discover the difference that in-demand paid leave benefits can make.