Oregon becomes eighth state to adopt a paid family leave law
The new legislation includes a generous offering for low-income workers.
Paternity leave
Benefits Think These employers are paving the way in paid parental leave
Private companies large and small are lapping federal and state laggards — but much remains to be done.
Anna Steffeney
LeaveLogic
Paid leave, student loan benefits continue to trend upward
Increased time off for new parents is just one perk on the rise, according to new research from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Benefits Think These employers are paving the way in paid parental leave
Private companies large and small are lapping federal and state laggards — but much remains to be done.
Anna Steffeney
LeaveLogic
Paid leave, student loan benefits continue to trend upward
Increased time off for new parents is just one perk on the rise, according to new research from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Bank of America’s employee satisfaction at record high — thanks to its paid parental leave policy
Leave benefits have helped the company drive its ability to keep employees and help them grow their careers.
8 employers that boosted paternity leave
Father’s Day may be over, but here’s a look at some employers that have increased benefits for new dads.
EY more than doubles number of fathers taking paid parental leave
Two-thirds of EY’s employees are millennials and many are dual-career couples, which makes benefits that encourage flexibility a high priority,
Wall Street dads find parental leave easier to get than to take
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.
Target aims to boost employee loyalty with enhanced family-friendly benefits
The retail giant is expanding paid leave and boosting backup care benefits to its workforce.
Connecticut set to become seventh state to pass paid family leave
If signed, the state will provide paid time off to new parents and caregivers starting in 2021.
JPMorgan agrees to biggest-ever settlement in anti-dad bias case
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.
Captain Morgan, Baileys manufacturer ups maternity, paternity leave
The company’s new policy will offer new mothers a minimum of 26 weeks of paid time off.
Sweetgreen dresses up its paid leave benefits
The salad maker boosted it paid parental leave to five months as employers make strides to expand family friendly offerings.
Advance Financial adds paid family leave for new parents
The financial services company boosted its benefits package, adding paid leave perks for new parents after the birth or adoption of a child.
Bloomberg expands gender-neutral paid parental leave
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.
Benefits Think Playing catch-up: Family leave legislation gaining momentum — to an extent
Nearly half a dozen proposals are now circulating on Capitol Hill, but will one actually pass?
Anna Steffeney
LeaveLogic
Netflix VP: To boost diversity, employers must improve benefits
While organizations want to be more inclusive, they often fail to make adjustments to better accommodate employees, says Vernā Myers.
Benefits Think What I learned while updating my company’s pregnancy benefits
Employers need to step in to close the gap for expectant workers and their families.
Josephine Berisha
XPO Logistics
8 benefits for working parents
Mother’s Day may be over, but here are a few benefits employers should consider to assist mothers and fathers.