September 11, 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
Breadwinner and Mother: Adjust to It
"A growing number of women are the primary earners for their households, according to surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and studies by research organizations like the Families and Work Institute. Yet many people seem unable to see a guy running errands with a baby and think: ‘Oh, maybe he’s the stay-at-home parent and his wife is working.’”
Working From Home has its Ups and Downs
"The concept of working from home is intriguing. Bunny slippers, pajamas and starting work at noon are all images that may come to mind when you think about telecommuting or working from home. While this is not very likely the case for most individuals, it is worthwhile to explore the idea of telecommuting.”
Reports
Fact Sheet: Maternity Leave in the U.S.
"Nearly one-quarter (24 percent) of the best employers for working mothers provide four or fewer weeks of paid maternity leave, and half (52 percent) provide six weeks or less, according to an Institute for Women’s Policy Research analysis of data provided by Working Mother Media, Inc., publisher of Working Mother magazine. Nearly half of the best companies fail to provide any paid leave for paternity or adoption.”