San Jose expands paid family leave to attract police, workers - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose police union officers will receive expanded parental leave up to 320 hours, aiding family responsibilities and recruitment of women in policing.
What You Need to Know About Parental Leave if You're a Single Parent
Understanding parental leave options is critical for single parents, who need to strategize effectively to maximize their time off after childbirth.
Best careers to pursue if you want to have a family
Tech industry is perceived as the most supportive of family life and work flexibility among parents in a recent survey.
The best parental leave policies have these 3 things in common
The U.S. lacks mandatory paid parental leave, prompting companies to enhance their policies to retain talent.
A mom in Denmark was offered 1 year of paid parental leave but chose to come back to work early. She felt she had to show she was still valuable.
Denmark offers generous parental leave with options for extensive leave time and financial support, facilitating shared parental responsibilities.
OPINION: I still carry so much with me from Swedish parental leave 12 years ago
Taking time off work for parental leave has been my most fulfilling decision, allowing me to bond deeply with my children.
San Jose expands paid family leave to attract police, workers - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose police union officers will receive expanded parental leave up to 320 hours, aiding family responsibilities and recruitment of women in policing.
What You Need to Know About Parental Leave if You're a Single Parent
Understanding parental leave options is critical for single parents, who need to strategize effectively to maximize their time off after childbirth.
Best careers to pursue if you want to have a family
Tech industry is perceived as the most supportive of family life and work flexibility among parents in a recent survey.
The best parental leave policies have these 3 things in common
The U.S. lacks mandatory paid parental leave, prompting companies to enhance their policies to retain talent.
A mom in Denmark was offered 1 year of paid parental leave but chose to come back to work early. She felt she had to show she was still valuable.
Denmark offers generous parental leave with options for extensive leave time and financial support, facilitating shared parental responsibilities.
OPINION: I still carry so much with me from Swedish parental leave 12 years ago
Taking time off work for parental leave has been my most fulfilling decision, allowing me to bond deeply with my children.
U.K. workers gain new rights for sick pay, parental leave, and more
Britain's Labour government has proposed significant new rights for workers, marking a substantial overhaul in employment protections set to be implemented in 2026.
How will the changes to sick pay and parental leave affect you?
The new Employment Rights Bill will significantly improve sick pay and parental leave for workers in the UK.
Government to outline major overhaul of workers' rights
Planned overhaul of workers' rights includes unpaid parental leave and protections from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment.
Making female London Underground driver work Saturdays is not sex discrimination tribunal
Expecting a female London Underground driver to work on a Saturday was not considered sex discrimination.
Flexibility in shift patterns was impacted by company's service quality concerns and individual circumstances were not prioritized.
Parental leave bill for bereaved passes first stage in Commons
Proposed law would guarantee immediate parental leave for parents whose partner dies in childbirth
Current law requires 26 weeks of work and three months' notice to qualify for parental leave
U.K. workers gain new rights for sick pay, parental leave, and more
Britain's Labour government has proposed significant new rights for workers, marking a substantial overhaul in employment protections set to be implemented in 2026.
How will the changes to sick pay and parental leave affect you?
The new Employment Rights Bill will significantly improve sick pay and parental leave for workers in the UK.
Government to outline major overhaul of workers' rights
Planned overhaul of workers' rights includes unpaid parental leave and protections from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment.
Making female London Underground driver work Saturdays is not sex discrimination tribunal
Expecting a female London Underground driver to work on a Saturday was not considered sex discrimination.
Flexibility in shift patterns was impacted by company's service quality concerns and individual circumstances were not prioritized.
Parental leave bill for bereaved passes first stage in Commons
Proposed law would guarantee immediate parental leave for parents whose partner dies in childbirth
Current law requires 26 weeks of work and three months' notice to qualify for parental leave
Labour's employment rights bill: what key changes will it bring?
Labour's employment rights bill introduces immediate rights for workers, including protections against unfair dismissal and sick pay from day one.
Reynolds condemns scaremongering' over Labour's workers' rights overhaul
Labour's upcoming employment bill will significantly enhance workers' rights, transforming lives for many, including expectant mothers and bereaved parents.
Labour's employment rights bill: what key changes will it bring?
Labour's employment rights bill introduces immediate rights for workers, including protections against unfair dismissal and sick pay from day one.
Reynolds condemns scaremongering' over Labour's workers' rights overhaul
Labour's upcoming employment bill will significantly enhance workers' rights, transforming lives for many, including expectant mothers and bereaved parents.
A breast pump startup wants to give working mothers more of their day back
MilkMate simplifies breastfeeding for working mothers, enhancing productivity and encouraging healthier workplace support.
'A great opportunity to bond': Foreign fathers on the joys of Swedish parental leave
Sweden's parental leave system fosters a more balanced approach to child-rearing, encouraging fathers to share caregiving responsibilities.
Why a big law firm is rolling back parental leave
Employers offer parental leave for recruitment/retention, not altruism.
Major Biglaw Firm Slashes Parental Leave
DLA Piper reduces parental leave by six weeks, going against the trend of expanding Biglaw parental leave policies.
This decision negatively impacts adoptive parents, foster parents, fathers, and birthing parents at the firm.
NYC gives raises, extends parental, family leave to retain city workers
The majority of New York City's workforce is unionized and receives paid family and parental leave through collective bargaining.
Non-union workers will receive a 15.25% salary increase over five years, along with a $3,000 lump sum payment.
Newton teacher strike cancels fourth school day as negotiations show little progress
The Newton teacher strike will continue into Wednesday, with no progress in negotiations.
The union is fighting for demands including better parental leave and full-time social workers at every school.
Improved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at home
Remote work during the pandemic has led to increased involvement of Canadian fathers in household work and childcare.
Access to policies like parental leave and remote work is limited, hindering their potential to promote gender equity in caregiving.
Gender pay gap in Australian public service more than 13%, study finds
The gender pay gap in federal public service is 13.5%, less than private sector's 21.7%. Public sector's flexible policies contribute to a more balanced workforce.