Maternity leave

Bankers across the industry say it’s easier to change policy than to revamp the company culture that shapes the way employees think and act.

The retail giant is expanding paid leave and boosting backup care benefits to its workforce.

If signed, the state will provide paid time off to new parents and caregivers starting in 2021.

The financial institution has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve a discrimination claim filed by a male employee who alleged the bank’s parental leave policy was biased against dads.

The company’s new policy will offer new mothers a minimum of 26 weeks of paid time off.

The salad maker boosted it paid parental leave to five months as employers make strides to expand family friendly offerings.

The financial services company boosted its benefits package, adding paid leave perks for new parents after the birth or adoption of a child.

The updated policy, which now gives primary caregivers 26 weeks of time off, is double the average in the communication and finance industries, the media company says.

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While organizations want to be more inclusive, they often fail to make adjustments to better accommodate employees, says Vernā Myers.

Employers need to step in to close the gap for expectant workers and their families.

Microsoft, Levi Strauss, XPO Logistics and more are calling on Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which would require employers to make accommodations for expectant mothers in the workplace.

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Eligible employers also can offer maternity care resources to employees at no additional cost.

Employers often think about the steps to help employees taking a leave of absence, but not how to successfully integrate them back into the workplace.

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The food company says hundreds of policy changes, manager training and enhanced employee communications have been key to rolling out its newly enhanced paid parental and caregiving leave policies.

Employers need to pay close attention to changing state laws surrounding paid sick leave and paid family leave.

The tech firm is also rolling out wellness Fridays, retirement transition support and a career reboot program.

Tilson Technology Management upped its leave benefits, adding paid military leave, gradual return to work and extended parental leave.