Bonding leave is a type of leave that allows parents to take time off from work to bond with their newborn, adopted, or foster child. It is a form of parental leave, which is an employee benefit available in almost all countries. Bonding leave is usually job-protected and may be paid, depending on the employer and the countrys laws. The duration of bonding leave varies depending on the employer and the countrys laws, but it typically ranges from a few weeks to several months. To take bonding leave, employees usually need to provide documentation that proves they are the childs parent, such as a birth certificate or documentation of adoption or placement.