The Dark Side of Family Leave: A Warning Sign for Employers The recent news of a pregnant employee being "packaged out" upon her return to work highlights the darker side of family leave policies.
Companies often tout generous parental leave benefits as a way to attract and retain top talent, but these policies can also create a culture of fear and mistrust among employees.
A chilling example is the story of an HR professional who was reassured by her boss that she had nothing to worry about, only to discover that her colleague had been fired and she was next.