Mental Health Awareness Month has come to an end, but if there’s one thing the last few years has taught us, it’s that corporate efforts to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the people who make up the organization should not be limited to a specific time frame. Rather,…
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San Francisco Could Soon Require Paid Sick Leave for All Domestic Workers Within the City
In a groundbreaking and inclusive new labor law, nannies, house cleaners, gardeners and other domestic workers within San Francisco could soon qualify for and receive paid sick leave. The Associated Press reported that “the city’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Dec. 14, unanimously passed the legislation, which the San Francisco…
Social Security Benefits To Increase by 5.9%, Largest Single Gain in Decades
Starting in January, retired and disabled individuals surviving on America’s Social Security system will soon be able to enjoy having a little more money in their pockets. Rebecca Shabad of NBC News has reported that “the Social Security Administration announced on Wednesday, Oct. 13., that recipients will receive a nearly…
White House Announces Food Stamp Benefits Will Increase By More Than 25% Starting in October 2021
In one of the largest increases ever recorded in U.S. history, the Biden Administration has announced that starting in October 2021, food stamp benefits for lower-income families will grow by a life-changing 25%. Ashraf Khalil and Josh Boak of the Associated Press have reported that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
The Importance of Reproductive Benefits in the Workplace
With President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to take the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat, the issue of reproductive rights has again become a hot button topic. While Ginsburg repeatedly voted against restrictions on birth control and abortion access, the historically conservative Barrett is expected to tip the…
Hilton Expands Family-Friendly Benefits, Extends Parental Leave
Originally Published by Hilton MCLEAN, Va. – In a robust expansion of its family-friendly benefits, Hilton has announced an extension of its parental leave. The enhancements underscore Hilton’s commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all, including working parents. Hilton is also introducing a Parents Concierge for U.S. Corporate Team…
Archived: Texas Continues Attack on LGBT Rights
Texas is continuing its attack on rights for LGBT citizens, including challenging benefits for legally married same-gender couples and introducing its own “bathroom bill.” The Texas Supreme Court this month agreed to hear a case challenging benefits for same-gender married couples, despite the legalization of gay marriage nationwide in 2015….
Archived: Hilton Introduces Best-in-Industry Adoption Assistance Program
Hilton Worldwide (No. 42 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list) announced its newest industry-leading family benefit, adoption assistance, offering hourly and salaried Team Members reimbursement for expenses incurred while adopting children. Hilton’s adoption assistance program will launch one year after its best-in-industry parental leave policy, and marks the largest,…