One crucial way employers can support working mothers

Published 5 Min Read

It’s been a decade since the Affordable Care Act mandated that employers provide new mothers with reasonable break times and dedicated spaces for breastfeeding. The workplace has evolved dramatically since then, and employees have become more vocal about what benefits they are expecting employers to provide.

With U.S. unemployment at a low of 3.6% and women now making up half the labor force, the war for talent has never been fiercer. Employers who offer more progressive benefits will have an advantage in drawing the best talent.

Amanda Schiavo
Associate Editor

Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.


For reprint and licensing requests for this article, click here.


More From Employee Benefit News

Sign Up Form

Login Modal Form