Demographic Perspectives

10/28/19

Eldercare and Paid Family Leave: Love and the Bottom Line

Taking care of aging relatives is taking a growing toll on millions of Americans. Who’s paying the costs — in time, careers, incomes and productivity? See what's weighing workers and employers down. And what’s looking up.

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06/25/19

Men & Paid Family Leave: Will Fathers' Days Off Ever Catch Up?

One gift that most dads in the U.S. did not get on Father’s Day? Paid paternity or family leave. See why new dads don’t take more time off — and why it matters so much. Explore the current state of parental leave and find out where men, women and policies stand on caregiving.

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04/26/19

LGBTQ Employees and PFL: Children, Chosen Families and Challenges

Wondering how family leave policies can impact LGBTQ employees and their families? Read about the challenges they may face as they care for their loved ones.

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01/16/19

2019 Paid Family Leave: Political Changes You Need to Know

Trying to keep track of all the legislative action on Paid Family Leave can make your head spin. Here's a one-stop guide to what’s happening now and what’s on the horizon for 2019. Plus, a look at how political power shifts could favor the push for Paid Family Leave.

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12/14/18

Why Is Paid Family Leave So Important for All Generations?

Two-thirds of all employees would leave their job for better family/lifestyle benefits. From Millennials to Gen X, Boomers and even Gen Z — each generation values time off to care for family members. Explore what is driving Paid Family Leave to the top of employees' wish lists.