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Parental leave
Why "grandternity" leave might become the newest form of parental leave
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Aug 1, 2023
Are you a working grandparent who wants time off to spend with the grandkids? That benefit could be coming to a company near you.
As the Family and Medical Leave Act turns 30, millions of Americans still lack access to paid leave
Feb 3, 2023
The U.S. is the only wealthy country in the world that doesn’t guarantee workers a single day of paid leave.
Twitter CEO paternity leave draws range of reactions
Feb 18, 2022
Less than a quarter of people in the U.S. work for companies that offer paid parental leave. Even fewer offer paid paternity leave.
What are small business owners thinking these days about paid family leave?
Nov 17, 2021
A new study suggests that some businesses owners may have become more open to the idea during the pandemic.
Employer-sponsored tutoring? Unique benefits are aimed at pandemic parenting
Nov 23, 2020
But they may not get to those who need them most.
If you work for a company that works for Microsoft, your benefits package just got better
by
Erika Beras
Aug 30, 2018
Why the company's paid parental leave policy for its suppliers could be a game changer.
FMLA celebrates 25th anniversary
by
Jed Kim
Feb 5, 2018
The Family Medical Leave Act was signed into law a quarter of a century ago today. It was an important step in granting American workers time to care for newborns or sick loved ones. Now, though, U.S. support for families lags behind most developed countries, but there is momentum to update the program. Click the […]
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New York joins a handful of states with family leave. Will other states follow?
Dec 18, 2017
Starting in January 2018, New Yorkers will be able to take paid leave when they give birth, adopt a new baby, or need to take care of a sick family member.
Why men should start taking paternity leave
Apr 4, 2017
It can help reduce the 'motherhood penalty' and the gender pay gap, the Danish minister for equality says.
Tradesy gives parental leave to new moms and dads
by
Molly Wood
Mar 2, 2017
The startup isn't profitable yet, but says the policy inspires loyalty that can't be quantified.