University of Louisiana System President Doctor Jim Henderson says they will mirror the state’s policy to offer employees up to six weeks of paid paternal leave. After governor-elect Jeff Landry stated concerns that the state policy could be too costly for the state, Henderson says they performed a study…
“And how it would apply when we put it into the system that has almost 10 thousand faculty and staff. And we determined the financial impact was going to be very insignificant especially when wade against the return on investment – the work environment.”
Henderson says the policy allows parents to be able to focus on their newest addition to the family and it lessens the financial strain.
“This is such a tremendous benefit to them as they start they’re career path when they could be remunerated appropriately it elevates a lot of the pressure associated with it.”
While federal law allows for 12 weeks of unpaid family leave, Henderson says their option of paid leave is a great recruiting tool for the UL-system employment. He says feedback from current employees and been overwhelmingly positive.
“I think its a really forward looking policy thats gonna reap great benefits for our organization.”
LSU has also adopted the paid family leave policy. The policy goes into effect on January 1st.
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