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It is Time to Ditch Primary/Secondary Caregiver Leave Policies

It is Time to Ditch Primary/Secondary Caregiver Leave Policies

by Cynthia Calvert | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Family Leave

Almost two decades ago, employers began adopting policies that provided paid parental leave to “primary caregivers” and “secondary caregivers.” The policies were an attempt to be more inclusive by providing leave benefits to non-birth parents while at the same time...

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