Amazon has joined the growing list of tech companies to expand paid parental leave policies. Earlier this year, Microsoft, Netflix, and Adobe also announced more time off for new mothers and fathers. Between them, Microsoft and Amazon have over 60,000 employees in the Seattle area. The City of Seattle, King County, Port of Seattle, and Gates FoundationContinue reading “Paid Parental Leave Should Be Extended To All”
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Port of Seattle passes paid parental leave for employees
The Port of Seattle Commission has approved a motion to provide four weeks of paid parental leave for non-represented employees during the 12 months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a foster child in the employee’s home – effective Jan. 1, 2016. “This action ensures that every Port employee will have dedicated paid leaveContinue reading “Port of Seattle passes paid parental leave for employees”
Paid Family Leave Back on Drawing Board in Washington State
SEATTLE – The issue of paid family leave is coming into the forefront in Washington again. The state is among eight recently selected for a federal grant to research the benefits of implementing a paid family and medical leave program. The $247,000 grant will allow Washington to put the paid leave program, adopted by theContinue reading “Paid Family Leave Back on Drawing Board in Washington State”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 