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County equity office forms committee to explore paid parental leave and readies trainings

3507587 · May 2, 2025
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Charlene Holmes, the county's chief equity and diversity officer, said staff are forming a committee to research paid parental leave policies and that JEDI will deploy resources to develop a recommendation. The office also reported equity indicators work, an equity marketing video and upcoming allyship trainings.

Charlene Holmes, Tompkins County chief equity and diversity officer, told the Government Operations Committee her office (JEDI) is forming a committee to research and recommend paid parental leave for county employees and will meet this Friday with union and staff representatives.

Holmes said human resources confirmed work toward a paid parental leave policy is already…

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