Choice Hotels International on Thursday announced new parental leave and caretaking benefits that, among other things, offers up to four weeks leave for paternal, adoptive, and domestic partner parents at full pay, to be taken within the first six months after birth to bond with a new child.
The program also allows up to 12 weeks leave for new mothers at full pay, inclusive of approved short-term disability benefits, as well as up to four weeks return to work transition time for the primary caregiver, providing full pay for a reduced work schedule.
Benefits also include four weeks of intermittent paid leave per year for employees who are taking care of eligible family members, including child, spouse or parent, as well as back-up care available in home or at a facility, including care for children, specialized care for disabled children or adults, and elder care.
“Here at Choice Hotels, our people are our greatest asset. We realize that our people come to work each day with a personal life, family, friends, hopes and dreams,” said Patrick Cimerola, Chief Human Resources Officer, Choice Hotels. “That is why our Total Rewards Suite reflects the needs of our diverse workforce and takes a holistic perspective on work/life balance. The expanded family leave program exemplifies this philosophy and will benefit the families of Choice Hotels’ employees now and in the future.”