July 27, 2007
The Workplace Flexibility 2010 News Roundup is a compilation of the latest news articles, reports and other materials related to workplace flexibility. The News Roundup appears twice-weekly. If you have questions about any of the items, please contact Jennifer Hedrick at jlh62@law.georgetown.edu.
Articles
In Congress, New Push on Family Matters
There is a renewed interest in Congress in providing paid parental leave, and it just might pay off for federal employees. Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Thomas M. Davis III (R-VA) and House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) this week reintroduced a bill that would provide federally employed women with eight weeks of paid parental leave.”
For Some, Taking a Vacation Feels Like Work
"Even in a country famed for minimal time off and increasingly equipped with portable work, there are a hard-core few who are practically allergic to the ritual of a real getaway. Given weeks of vacation time, they'd sooner stay at the office. Some, like [Chris] Oldham, point to the competitive nature of their business. Often, their own driven natures play a hand, too.”
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor in Response to Judith Warner's Op-ed
Readers respond to Judith Warner’s July 24, 2007 op-ed on mothers and part-time work.