Why Two Big Companies Just Cut Paid Family Leave
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- The share of U.S. employers offering paid family leave decreased by two percentage points in 2025, dropping to 31%, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.
- Major companies like Deloitte and Zoom have recently reduced family leave benefits, with Deloitte cutting leave for certain administrative roles and eliminating adoption, surrogacy, and IVF financial support for those employees.
- These reductions disproportionately affect female workers, especially in lower-paying, predominantly female support roles, potentially impacting their employment retention.
- The cutbacks are part of a broader trend where some employers are scaling back generous benefits and perks, including remote work options and other family-friendly policies.