In this article titled Closing the Gap: Ensuring Paid Leave for LGBTQ+ Parents, Parento’s Founder and CEO, Dirk Doebler, explores why paid parental leave policies must be inclusive of the many ways LGBTQ+ families are formed. This article outlines best practices and compliance considerations, offering guidance on how companies can provide supportive, family-friendly benefits that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Equitable policies are both a legal requirement and a key driver of employee retention, and addressing the gaps and challenges in current parental leave offerings—particularly for those who become parents through adoption, surrogacy, or fostering—is key to true inclusive policies.
