One of the many effects of the Crusades was that the pope and the kings of Western Europe became more powerful. In addition, Europeans began to trade with the Middle East. Trade increased as Western Europeans began to buy products like sugar, lemons, and spices.
An employee on unpaid parental leave can apply to extend their leave. The amount of time they can extend their leave depends on their original leave period. Any extension has to be taken straight after the original unpaid parental leave period.
This corporate unpaid leave may even extend beyond the 12 week minimum protected under FMLA. Even if your company doesn't offer you additional unpaid leave (e.g. after a 4 week paid or partially paid maternity leave), you might still qualify for additional unpaid leave under federal or state law.