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Getting Paid During Parental Leave

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

workers do not have a guaranteed source of pay to cover leave following the birth of a child or to bond with a new addition to the family. Lack of access to paid parental leave can create a financial hardship […] The post Getting Paid During Parental Leave appeared first on Word on Benefits.

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This CEO is on a mission to fix paid parental leave policies

Employee Benefit News

Without a federal policy for new parents, the CEO of Parento shares how employers can create a program that benefits everyone.

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Six Months Of Paid Parental Leave Is Enough, Gates Foundation Says

Wellable

In an era when companies are looking to expand their benefits to attract and retain employees, one organization says that it is reducing its generous paid parental leave. Since 2015, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has offered mothers and fathers 52 weeks of paid time off (PTO) in the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.

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5 Key Trends and 5 Important Steps to Take Away From HUB’s 2023 Workforce Absence Management Survey

Griffin Benefits

The need to improve recruiting and retention has affected employee benefits and workforce absence management rather considerably these past two years, in some cases resulting in more liberal policies on hybrid work, paid time off (PTO) and observed holidays. These same employers are also providing additional paid holidays and PTO.

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10 lesser-known types of employee leave to consider

Insperity

This type of leave recognizes that adopting or fostering a child is also: A significant life event A major transition Equally as important and valid as giving birth Usually, adoption or foster leave is protected within FMLA leave or applicable state laws.

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From Parental to Bereavement: The Latest Paid Leave Policy Trends 

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals current paid leave trends in workplaces throughout the U.S.

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New Trends in Workplace Benefits: What Employees Want

HR Digest

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Parental Leave These are also critical workplace benefits for employees. Employers who offer generous paid time off policies and parental leave can attract and retain top talent while improving employee work-life balance.

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