Recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that more than 60 percent of men and women in the labor force have children under the age of 6. As a result, employers need to be mindful to create a good maternity leave policy that will assist with employee retention, increased productivity and protect against the risk of a discrimination lawsuit.
If you are interested in how best to facilitate leave and the return to work of your employees, view the guide published on Inc.com the website for Inc. magazine where my Partner Anthony Hall commented on suggestions that would help any employer navigate the maternity leave minefield. http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/04/maternity-leave-policy.html#
