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Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislative Developments

Jenny Gartman, CEBS

14 Mar 202414 Mar 2024

Proposals for paid family and medical leave at the federal level historically haven’t had enough support to become law. Many states have added paid leave mandates since 2017, creating a challenge for multistate employers seeking to deliver consistent benefits to their entire […]

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Family Forming Benefit Trends

Anne Patterson

28 Feb 202428 Feb 2024

The latest Talking Benefits podcast episode dives into family forming benefits, or any benefit that is helpful in assisting workers in starting or growing a family. It can take the form of a specific benefit offering or time off on either a […]

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Miscarriage and Other Pregnancy Loss Leave

Amanda Wilke

01 Jun 202201 Jun 2022

According to the Mayo Clinic, roughly 10 to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. The physical and emotional needs of someone who experiences pregnancy loss vary from one individual to another. Indonesia, India, Taiwan, and New Zealand are a few countries […]

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Oh, Baby! More Employers Are Offering Family-Friendly Benefits

Staff

16 Apr 201915 Apr 2019

A growing number of employers in the U.S. are offering family-friendly benefits such as fertility services, paid leave and flexible scheduling to accommodate employees in today’s competitive labor market, according to a report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Employee […]

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Heeding the Cry for Paid Parent Leave

Justin Held, CEBS

21 Jan 201521 Jan 2015

According to comments made by President Barack Obama at Tuesday’s State of the Union address, access to mandatory paid leave could be the next key political issue. Particular emphasis was placed on leave related to the family. In 2013, the Bureau of […]