Allegheny County Council

County legislative body

Appears in 1 story · Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Stories

Allegheny County becomes first US county to mandate paid parental leave

Rule Changes

Passed the paid parental leave mandate 11-4

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato signed a law on October 22 requiring employers with 15 or more workers to offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave, the first such mandate by a US county. It takes effect in October 2027.

Updated Oct 29