In the U.S., the best paid parental leave policies include high levels of flexibility, full salary compensation, and concrete return-to-work plans. For companies, employee turnover is a timely and ...

In order to better support all workers—especially LGBTQI+ workers—policymakers must design paid leave policies that are inclusive of chosen family and reflect the diverse caregiving needs of people ...

According to a 2023 U.S. Office of the Surgeon General Advisory, nearly 50% of parents said they experienced overwhelming stress most days. But when it comes to employer-provided support, such as ...

At a time when workplace well-being is a business imperative, employee leave policies — especially those surrounding return-to-work transitions — deserve far more attention than they currently receive ...

Netflix’s parental leave policy, long celebrated for its “unlimited” flexibility, has recently faced scrutiny. Reports suggest the policy includes informal boundaries rather than offering the full ...

The 19th talked to experts about why the US has lagged other countries when it comes to paid leave policies, who typically benefits and what states are doing to address the issue. Only 27% of workers ...