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A man in Atlanta faked a COVID-19 diagnosis, forcing his employer to shut down its facility and his co-workers to quarantine for no reason

While under investigation, authorities found that he also lied to his employer about the death of his non-existent child to get paid leave. People stand in line at a clinic in Long Beach, California offering quick coronavirus testing fo.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytDec 15th, 2020

Do companies suffer by offering paid parental leave? These economists believe they’ve found an answer

A team of international researchers looked at the effects of paid parental leave policies at companies in Denmark, a country that’s long had policies mandating time off for new parents......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2020

Do companies really suffer by offering paid parental leave? These economists believe they’ve found an answer

A team of international researchers looked at the effects of paid parental leave policies at companies in Denmark, a country that’s long had policies mandating time off for new parents......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 7th, 2020

Do companies suffer when they offer paid parental leave? These economists believe they’ve found an answer

A team of international economists looked at the effects of paid parental leave policies at companies in Denmark, a country that’s long had policies mandating time off for new parents......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 6th, 2020

2019 Business of Pride: Beth Mejia, North Memorial Health

While logging hundreds of volunteer hours, community leader Beth Mejia has maintained a simple but powerful vision: Leave the world a better place than you found it......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 11th, 2019

More leave for dads means low turnover for moms

Professional services firm Ernst & Young found that giving new dads the same amount of paid parental leave as new moms has helped reduce the turnover rate among female employees. EY instituted a new leave policy in 2016 that gave both new mothers.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 6th, 2019

Budweiser"s parent company is now giving nearly 200,000 employees four months of paid parental leave

Mike Hutchings/Reuters Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest beer company, has a new parental leave policy for full-time employees globally. Primary caregivers, who may be of any gender, have a minimum of 16 weeks fully-paid leave, whil.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 23rd, 2018

Federally-backed rebuilding of public buildings often leaves them vulnerable to future storms

Analysis of federal data by the New York Times found that FEMA’s public assistance program has paid for many rebuild-in-place projects that leave the structures just as defenseless against future storms......»»

Category: realestateSource: bdcnetworkOct 18th, 2018

Gates Foundation cuts parental leave benefits by half, citing staffing difficulties

The Seattle-based nonprofit found offering new parents a year away was more disruptive than anticipated, but still plans to offer six months paid parental leave......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 28th, 2019

Mobile phone use lags among women worldwide

The gap may be small in most countries, but men are more likely than women to use smartphones. In a report on smartphone ownership around the world, the Pew Research Center has found more than 2.5 billion people have smartphones, but ownership, a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 14th, 2019

CNBC reality show host Marcus Lemonis buys $3.4M Gold Coast condo

Marcus Lemonis, the entrepreneur and Camping World CEO who hosts the CNBC reality show “The Profit,” paid $3.39 million for a three-bedroom condom.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneMay 4th, 2021

Capitol Report: Here’s what’s in Biden’s $1.8 trillion ‘American Families Plan’

President Joe Biden has unveiled what he’s calling the American Families Plan, a $1.8 trillion proposal for paid family leave, free community college and other domestic policies. Here's a guide to what's in it......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 1st, 2021

Starbucks Reserve — one of four in the world — opens in downtown Naperville; serving pizza, beer and wine

Starbucks opened just its fourth Starbucks Reserve store in downtown Naperville this week. Its menu features items not found at other Starbucks coffee shops, such as pizza, bread and pastries made in-.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 30th, 2021

Starbucks Reserve — one of four in the world — to open in downtown Naperville; will serve pizza, beer and wine

Starbucks opened just its fourth Starbucks Reserve store in downtown Naperville this week. Its menu features items not found at other Starbucks coffee shops, such as pizza, bread and pastries made in-.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 30th, 2021

Why Paid Family Leave Is Still a Luxury in the U.S.

The U.S. is an anomaly among developed nations when it comes to paid family leave. At least 183 countries allow a working mother to take time off to be with a newborn or young child -- and to continue to earn an income while she does so. In at .....»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 30th, 2021

Real-world data suggest the side effects from Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines are not as bad as expected

Researchers found that vaccine side effects like h.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 29th, 2021

Biden wants to spend $225 billion in his new plan to give you guaranteed sick and family time off work

Biden's American Families Plan would guarantee 12 weeks of paid leave by its 10th year and would provide workers up to $4,000 per month. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 28th, 2021

Top House Democrat unveils plan to establish universal paid family and medical leave programs

The proposal from Massachusetts Rep. Richard Neal would also make permanent a $300 monthly check program for parents from the Democratic stimulus law. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 27th, 2021

COVID-19 will leave deep scars on the world economy, even after recovery

Once this year’s V-shaped rebound fades, it’s becoming clear that the global economy will suffer lon.....»»

Category: topSource: chicagotribuneApr 22nd, 2021

17 state treasurers are calling for Congress to pass paid family and medical leave

In Washington state, paid leave went into effect .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 21st, 2021