Bill Would Give Federal Workers 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Democrats in Congress have reintroduced legislation that would give federal workers six weeks of paid parental leave.
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Democrats in Congress have reintroduced legislation that would give federal workers six weeks of paid parental leave.
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FedSmith.com users indicated in a recent survey that they like the president’s proposal to give a new paid parental leave option to federal workers.
The White House has released more details on President Obama’s plan for giving federal employees more paid parental leave.
President Obama will sign a presidential memorandum this week to give federal employees at least 6 weeks of paid sick leave when having a child.
Two lawmakers are introducing legislation that would give federal employees a 3.8% pay raise in 2016.