Expectant Fed? Use These Tips to Get Prepared
For expectant moms searching for info, the Office of Personnel Management website offers little help. Not sure where to start? These tips can help.
Posts Tagged: parental leave
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Federal Paid Leave
Here are five misconceptions about the new Federal Employee Paid Leave Act and what you really need to know, including who is covered and much more.
The Importance of Paid Parental Leave
The White House recently announced its budget for the upcoming year. One interesting line item had to do with paid parental leave. Specifically, the new budget proposes funding six weeks of paid leave for any new parents. There’s some discussion about whether the plan is valid for economic and logistical reasons. Nevertheless, it raises aRead… Read more »
Know Your Facts: Paid Parental Leave
To help new moms and dads who work for the federal government Congress needs to pass paid parental leave legislation. The Family and Medical Leave Act provides important benefits, but it requires people to take unpaid leave. The sad truth is many federal employees can’t afford to do that. That’s why it’s imperative for Congress… Read more »
Paid Parental Leave: Gov vs. Private Sector
Is it better for women in the private sector? That was the question posed by a young govie to GovLoop’s CEO Steve Ressler at a recent event. It’s a simple question, but unfortunately the answer is not so straightforward. First, comparing the private sector to the entire public sector is like comparing 12 kinds ofRead… Read more »
Spoiler Alert: State of the Union Preview
If you’d prefer the 2015 State of the Union to be a surprise, stop reading now because there’s spoilers ahead.