Sessions

Workplace flexibility and leave were at the forefront of the workplace policy agenda in 2020. Last year, Congress enacted the first-ever paid leave requirement for the private sector and paid parental leave for most federal workers in response to the pandemic.

In recent years, several states have enacted new paid leave programs and the pandemic could propel federal policymakers to pursue a national paid leave program. During this session, we’ll examine the impact a federal policy would have on employers, and how changes may impact paid leave programs already in place.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will:

1. Get an overview of current state paid family leave programs and gain insights on the latest employer paid leave trends and solutions employers are implementing to address the work-life needs of a 21st century workforce.
2. Hear directly from policy experts about the various pending paid leave proposals being considered by Congress, what impact these policies may have on employers and how you can advocate for change.