Without a national paid maternity leave policy, U.S. firms must decide whether to provide paid leave. But for small companies and start-ups, the decision isn’t so easy. With limited funds, offering the benefit can be a struggle, but increasingly, employees are choosing firms that offer the best leave options.
But there are ways that small businesses can address their disadvantage in paid leave, from long-time human resources professionals and small business leaders who have been navigating this minefield. First, do a cost-benefit analysis; sometimes not providing leave is more…
