US EditionEmployers Expand Paid Caregiving Leave as Workforce Ages
Employers offer two to six weeks of paid leave and additional supports like flexible scheduling and counseling to help 63 million U.S. family caregivers balance work and care duties.
- Employers are expanding paid caregiving leave, with typical durations of two to six weeks and some offering up to 12 weeks, according to Meghan Pistritto, vice president at Prudential Financial.
- More than 63 million Americans provide adult family care while holding paid jobs, and average caregivers spend about six hours daily in roles lasting about six years.
- Employers are adding counseling, backup care and care-concierge services, while caregivers rely on home monitoring technology like cameras and motion detectors to balance work and care.
- Providing paid caregiving leave lets employees take targeted days off instead of using vacation time, while lack of support causes family caregivers to quit, reducing their income and employer productivity.
- Despite employer moves, federal and state rules create a patchwork of coverage, as the Family and Medical Leave Act offers up to 12 weeks unpaid leave, with many workers still lacking paid options.
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As the US population ages, more employees are seeking caregiver benefits at work
More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP.
More US companies are offering caregiving benefits to employees
Debra Whitman was traveling for work when her father was suddenly admitted to the hospital in serious pain. She jetted home to Maryland and took several days off to care for him in his rural community in eastern Washington state and to set him up with a motorized lift chair that would help him stand up. Fortunately for Whitman, who serves as chief public policy officer at AARP, her employer offers paid time off for caregiving for elderly family …
Aging US drives demand for caregiver perks
Many employees now face the challenge of caring for aging family members while holding down jobs. Companies are responding by offering paid leave and flexible work options. Technology also aids caregivers in monitoring loved ones remotely. These initiatives aim to support workers and retain valuable talent. Experts highlight the growing need for such benefits as more Americans provide care.
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