Margaret De Fer June 2, 2017 Blog, Family Medical Leave Act Discrimination, Parental Leave, Sick Leave 0
A Problematic Start with Good Intentions
While many are against some of the cuts that President Trump introduced last week in his budget proposal, others are enthusiastic about the included paid parental leave plan. Trump’s paid parental leave plan gained him supporters during his campaign. However, prior to his budget proposal last week, the plan remained a mystery. Even though Trump’s plan will …
Kate Sedey May 3, 2016 Blog, Employment Law, Parental Leave, Sick Leave 0
A Mother’s Day Shout Out in Celebration of the Parent Friendly Workplace!
There is a whole lot to say about the shortcomings of American workplace policies and laws as they apply to working parents and, particularly, working mothers. And from time to time, we join the chorus in calling out those problems. But today, with Mother’s Day around the corner, we at CLF …
Kendra Kutko January 12, 2016 Blog, Employee Benefits, Parental Leave 0
Tech Companies Led the Way Expanding Paid Parental Leave Policies in 2015
Other Employers Should Now Follow
The tech industry is famous for setting trends in providing innovative perks and benefits to employees. In the second half of 2015, this pioneering spirit continued for the tech industry as a craze began among highly visible companies to expand their paid parental leave policies.
Although …
Kristin Case March 9, 2015 Blog, Employee Pay and Compensation, Family Responsibility Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Legislative Advocacy, Parental Leave, Pregnancy Discrimination and Failure to Accommodate, Sick Leave 0
Yesterday was International Women’s Day which was created to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.
Women in the United States have a lot of achievements to celebrate–certainly more so than many other countries. That being said, the United States still has a ways to go with respect to women’s rights and that is most apparent in the employment …