eBay has joined the growing number of tech companies that have beefed up its parental benefits.
According to CNN,the company announced Friday that new moms will be able to take 24 weeks of leave at full pay following the birth of their child -- an increase from 10 weeks at 80% pay.
CNN also revealed that new dads, who previously weren't offered any paid leave, will be offered 12 weeks at full pay.
The updated benefits go into effect at the start of 2016 and apply to all hourly and salaried workers who are scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week.
eBay (EBAY) also announced a new Family Care Leave policy that allows workers to take 12 weeks off to care for a sick family member at full pay.
Paid parental leave is not mandated in the U.S., and according to the Labor Department, 12% of private sectors workers get paid family leave.
However, companies, particularly in the tech industry, have been revamping their parental benefits to help attract and retain workers.
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