Microsoft Requiring Partners to Offer Paid Family Leave Microsoft is making business partners and suppliers offer paid family leave. Suppliers will be required to offer a minimum of 12 weeks of paid parental leave with up to $1,000 per week. Dev Stahlkopf, general counsel at Microsoft, made the announcement of the initiative in a blog post. Dev Stahlkopf, general counsel at Microsoft This new requirement applies only to suppliers with more than
50 employees. Dev Stahlkopf, general counsel at Microsoft The policy only covers those employees who perform “substantial work
for Microsoft.” However, it is unclear what is considered to be “substantial work.” Microsoft is even willing to assist its partners abide by the new policy by helping cover the costs. The company understands that this may “result in increased costs for Microsoft.”
50 employees. Dev Stahlkopf, general counsel at Microsoft The policy only covers those employees who perform “substantial work
for Microsoft.” However, it is unclear what is considered to be “substantial work.” Microsoft is even willing to assist its partners abide by the new policy by helping cover the costs. The company understands that this may “result in increased costs for Microsoft.”
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