Maternity leave

As companies struggle to stay ahead of changing regulations, they might consider outsourcing absence management to a qualified vendor to offset some of the burden.

The university introduced a new paid parental leave policy and increased financial assistance for adoption.

The financial institution now offers 16 weeks of paid time off for all new mothers and fathers welcoming a child by birth or adoption.

Prior to expanding time off for new parents, companies need to consider what to call the program and how to pay for and implement it.

Prior to expanding time off for new parents, companies need to consider what to call the program and how to pay for and implement it.

Proposed legislation in New Jersey will be financially and administratively taxing to large employers, especially those that operate in every state, says ERISA Industry Committee.

Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.

Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.

Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.

The analytics firm recently added a fertility benefit that gives employees $40,000 to spend on conception services.

Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.

The analytics firm recently added a fertility benefit that gives employees $40,000 to spend on conception services.

Joining the list of companies beefing up parental perks, the social media site says it will cover thousands of dollars for employees to start a family.

Joining the list of companies beefing up parental perks, the social media site says it will cover thousands of dollars for employees to start a family.

Workers trying to conceive can experience as much stress as cancer patients. But with company help, productivity and loyalty can soar.

Workers trying to conceive can experience as much stress as cancer patients. But with company help, productivity and loyalty can soar.

As federal and state leave laws and regulations evolve, executives are looking to improve their current employee programs.

As federal and state leave laws and regulations evolve, executives are looking to improve their current employee programs.

Companies are calling on Congress to establish a certain optional amount of paid leave to act as a threshold to protect from state or local laws that might require more.

While there are political obstacles to federal action, a number of local initiatives have been undertaken that benefit professionals need to understand.