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City staff say cost stalled proposed expansion of parental leave; current policy remains four weeks
Summary
During a budget presentation, Flagstaff City staff said a proposed expansion of parental leave was reduced or deferred because of cost; staff said the city currently provides four weeks for both mothers and fathers and discussed options to increase to six, eight or the full 12 weeks covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Flagstaff City staff told the City Council during a budget briefing that a proposed expansion of parental leave was set aside largely because of cost concerns.
City Human Resources staff said the city currently offers a four-week parental leave bank that both mothers and fathers may use. "We do currently have a parental leave program in place. It's 4 weeks, for both mothers and fathers," HR staff member Sarah said. She added that staff had examined expanding the benefit toward the full 12 weeks available under the Family…
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