Editor’s note: The Back to Basics column serves as an accessible way to understand employment law. If you’re new to HR (or just need a little refresher), follow along as the HR Dive team speaks with ...

Parental leave in the U.S. could be reaching a turning point as major employers revise their provisions for expecting families. Paid parental leave benefits serve to support and retain working parents ...

The law is clear: administrative leave must be short, justified, and used sparingly. But federal agencies—and the Office of Personnel Management—are using it as a legally dubious and enormously ...

When Allison Whalen returned from parental leave years ago, she found her corner of the business in shambles. Her direct reports were frustrated, her projects had stalled, and she felt the weight of ...