The Leave Programs survey is an evergreen survey so you can participate at any time. If you previously participated in this survey, you can log in again to update your previous submission.
There is no cost to participate.
Note: If your leave policies change, you may update your submission at any time.
What topics are covered?
Participate in our survey on leave programs and provide details on the amount of time off your employees receive for primary caregiver/maternity, secondary caregiver/paternity, dependent care leave, vacation, personal days, volunteer leave, bereavement leave and sabbaticals.
Leave Programs
Primary caregiver/Maternity leave
- Minimum number of months before employee is eligible
- Number of fully paid, partially paid and unpaid weeks that employees receive
- Percentage of pay for partially paid leave
Secondary caregiver/Paternity leave
- Minimum number of months before employee is eligible
- Number of fully paid, partially paid and unpaid days that employees receive
- Percentage of pay for partially paid leave
Dependent care leave
- Minimum number of months before employee is eligible
- Number of fully paid, partially paid and unpaid days that employees receive each year
- Family members covered by leave policy
Vacation leave
- Waiting period before employee is eligible to receive vacation
- Number of weeks provided for the following years of service: 1 year, 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years
Personal days
- Minimum number of months before employee is eligible
- Number of paid and/or unpaid days provided each year
Volunteer leave
- Minimum number of months before employee is eligible
- Number of paid and/or unpaid days provided each year
Bereavement leave
- Minimum number of months before employee is eligible
- Number of paid and/or unpaid days provided for the death of a spouse/partner, child, parent, other family member
Sabbaticals
- Minimum number of months before employee is eligible
- Number of paid and/or unpaid weeks provided
How do I participate?
To participate, go to the survey and enter your email address to begin participation. You will receive a unique link via email to access your survey submission.
How do I update my submission?
If you have previously participated in the Leave Programs survey, you can return to the survey, and enter your email address to receive the link to your existing survey submission.
Update your submission as needed, and click the Submit button!
What if I can’t login?
If you experience any issues accessing your survey, please contact us.
How will I know that you received my submission?
Once you have clicked Submit to complete the survey, a confirmation email will be sent to you.
What is the survey deadline?
The deadline for inclusion in our 2025 report is July 11; however, the survey remains open throughout the year so you can make updates at any time.
When will the results be available?
Results for the 2024 release are currently available. The next release will be September 2025. Visit the Mercer.com Shop if you'd like to purchase results.
Which markets are included in this survey?
Participate in as many of the markets listed below as you like. You may submit all selected markets in a single submission.
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
- Asia Pacific: Australia, China-Beijing, China-Shanghai, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
- Europe: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Middle East & Africa: Egypt, Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkiye, United Arab Emirates
How do I purchase the results?
Results from our 2024 release are currently available. Results for the next release will be available in September 2025. Visit the Mercer.com Shop if you'd like to purchase the results.
View our brochure for purchase options or contact us if you have questions.
Region Excel and single market PDF results are also available to purchase.