Employer Perspectives on Paid Family and Medical Leave: How to Improve the Employer Experience

Summary

Most employers believe that paid leave is the right thing to do. However, some have significant concerns. Topping the list are cost, potential abuse, and staffing impacts. Some employers also believe that paid leave is complicated. State (or municipal) paid family and medical leave mandates further complicate matters, especially for multi-state employers. Read this report to learn more about employers’ attitudes towards, and actual experience, offering paid leave. Topics covered include:

• Attitudes towards paid leave, including perceived costs and benefits
• Expected impact of legislation mandating paid family leave
• Employer experience offering paid leave
• Questions and concerns
• How carriers can help

• Research Abstract
• Employer
• Non-Profits
• Private Employers
• Public Employers
• Small Businesses
• Workplace Benefits

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