Did you know California Public Entities are choosing alternatives to state PFL and disability programs?

Join us for a free webinar to review what solutions exist for your municipality and why existing programs aren't enough for your city employees.
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Better paid leave coverage is possible

Your employees deserve more paid leave options

That's why it's important to have the facts and why city leaders in California are choosing to opt-out of state programs to offer better paid  leave coverage to their front-line workers.

From teachers to park rangers, airport controllers to police officers and more, city employees deserve better coverage than most state options provide for paid leave.
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The challenges of offering paid parental leave

With complex administration and gaps in coverage, paid leave can be messy for everyone

For city employers offering the right level of coverage is critical, while avoiding compliance risks and financial burdens to their organization. For employees, poor coverage means limited or no paid wages during critical life events such as childbirth, even with state programs like STD or FMLA.

This results in poor return to work rates, lower employee performance, and a competitive disadvantage for public sector companies. That's why many organizations are turning to alternative solutions for paid parental leave. Learn how in this free session.
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Why consider alternatives to California PFL

Why Public Entities should seek other options for paid parental leave

In this free informational webinar, your organization will learn about why opting out of California's PFL system is an option, and how you can offer paid parental leave that's within budget and more equitable to your employees.

Parento is excited to share how we're partnering with city governments like yours to make paid parental leave more afforable and more widely available in 2026. We look forward to seeing you there.

Know anyone else in your team who would be interested in joining, such as HR, Finance, or Operations? Spread the word and share this link.
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Parento provided critical support

“As a public organization that does not contribute to disability benefits (and therefore bonding leave is not available through the state) and has a predominantly male workforce, we noticed that our employees were not taking much time off to bond with their new children. This was an issue we wanted to address."

Parento's Solution: to offer 6 weeks of fully paid child bonding leave to all employees, running after short-term disability for birth moms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Parento?
Parento is a leading provider of paid parental leave insurance that offers employers an affordable and customizable way to provide fully insured paid leave. In addition to insurance, Parento provides expert leave management and personalized parent coaching to support employees through every stage of their parental journey. Our holistic program is designed to help employees transition smoothly before, during, and after leave, creating better outcomes for both employers and employees.
Who is Parento for?
Parento is built for employers of all sizes—whether they have ten employees or thousands—who want to offer comprehensive, compliant paid parental leave while reducing administrative and financial burdens. It is inclusive of all types of parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents, making it applicable to diverse workforces and family structures.
What makes Parento different from traditional leave programs?
Parento differs from traditional leave programs, because it is the first insurance product specifically designed to cover paid parental leave rather than relying solely on short-term disability or state programs. The platform combines insured leave coverage, integrated leave management, and personalized parent coaching. This three‑in‑one approach removes the unpredictability of self-funding leave, eases HR workloads, and improves employee experiences during one of life’s most significant transitions.
How does Parento support employees?
Parento supports employees through unlimited one-on-one coaching sessions, guidance on navigating state programs such as PFL and STD, and structured re‑onboarding and return‑to‑work plans. These services ensure that parents feel supported emotionally, administratively, and professionally, contributing to Parento’s strong track record of employee retention, including a 95% full-time return-to-work rate among parents who use the program.
What outcomes do companies see with Parento?
Companies that use Parento benefit from improved retention, reduced administrative workload, and far more predictable budgeting around parental leave. Parento’s programs also deliver high employee engagement, because employees use the program 5 times more than other Employee Assistance Programs and parents on the program have a 95% return-to-work rate. The combination of insured coverage, employee support, and reduced HR burden leads to a more stable and supportive workplace.
Can individuals buy Parento?
No, individuals cannot purchase Parento directly. Parento is an employer-paid parental leave insurance program, meaning it is designed to be purchased and implemented by companies rather than by individual parents. The insurance, leave concierge services, and coaching programs are all structured to work at the employer level, integrating with company payroll, HR systems, and state programs. If you’re an expecting parent, recommend Parento to your employer by visiting gimmeparentalleave.com. Download our toolkit for how to refer your employer.