Family Leave Works

12/07/2019

Icymi - if passed, this deal brings 12 weeks paid parental leave to more than 2 million federal workers!!!

The White House and Congress have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to grant 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all federal workers, in what would be a historic deal.

04/22/2018

From our founder...

The writer links the gender pay gap to the lack of paid leave in most states.

03/11/2018

And another company expands leave:

Birth mothers will get 8 weeks of paid time off, 2 weeks of qualifying paid parental leave and an additional 6 weeks of qualifying paid maternity leave.

02/16/2018

STARBUCKS: “The world's largest coffee chain is adding perks for its employees in the wake of the U.S. tax cuts… Starbucks also announced Wednesday that it would add six weeks of paid parental leave for its hourly employees who become new dads, a benefit that had been offered only to new mothers and adoptive or foster parents.” (“Starbucks Expands Its Paid Sick Leave And Parental Leave After Tax Cuts…” The Washington Post, 1/24/2018)

02/16/2018

CVS: “CVS Health today announced three major programs that will enable employees to share in the tax savings created by the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. … The company is also creating a new paid parental leave program. Effective April 1, 2018, full-time employees who welcome a new child into their home can take up to four weeks away from work at 100% of their pay to ensure the newest addition to their family gets off to a strong start in life.” (CVS Health, Press Release, 2/8/2018)

02/16/2018

LOWE’S: “Due to tax reform… Effective May 1, Lowe's will also be expanding its benefits package for full-time workers to include paid maternity leave for 10 weeks, paid parental leave for two weeks, adoption assistance of up to $5,000, and faster eligibility for health benefits…” (“Lowe's To Give Some Employees Bonuses Of Up To $1,000 And Expand Benefits Due To Tax Reform,” CNBC, 2/1/2018)

02/15/2018

WALMART: “…broadly, associates in the U.S. will share in tax savings through: … An expanded parental and maternity leave policy, providing full-time hourly associates in the U.S. with 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and six weeks of paid parental leave. Salaried associates will also receive six weeks of paid parental leave.” (Walmart, Press Release, 1/11/2018)

02/15/2018

2018 is a big year for PFL. These five companies have launched new policies:
- Starbucks
- Loews
- Walmart
- CVS
- Schwab

11/15/2017

Wow. Today a paid family leave provision was added to tax reform! It's a small step, but it would be a huge win if it stays in the bill. Please let us know if you, or your employer are interested in helping move this forward!

08/27/2017

Zuckerberg takes two months again, but a different approach this time.

His second daughter is due later this year.

05/14/2017

To all the incredible mothers out there...

05/11/2017

From our Founder...

OPINION | In the absence of a federal policy, U.S. employers have stepped up to establish their own paid family leave programs.