Issue gains political traction as growing number of states and businesses guarantee the benefit; D.C. bill would be strongest in nation A baby A growing number of businesses are offering employees paid parental leave, either by choice or because of the passage of new laws. Will associations follow suit? Some may not have the choice. A controversial bill before District of Columbia lawmakers would create a new tax on employers that would provide full- and part-time employees up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and six weeks off to care for sick family members. ASAE and other associations are opposing the proposal in its current form. In the meantime, the benefit is… Read More