WILMINGTON, Del., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont today
announced a new, comprehensive parental leave policy that
offers four weeks of paid leave for new parents, including adoptive
and same-sex parents. For birth mothers, the four paid weeks are in
addition to an enhanced paid maternity leave which has been
extended to 12 weeks. The new policy takes effect on June 1 in the United
States and across all global locations no later than the end
of 2020.
The policy applies new global minimum leave benefits, ensuring
all employees receive at least these levels. Parents have the
option of taking their four weeks of paid leave all at one time or
intermittently during the first year. The policy also applies for
each new child — not just the first.
"We are proud of our employees and when they become a new
parent, we are excited to help them thrive at work and at home,"
said Marc Doyle, Chief Executive
Officer-Elect for DuPont and Chief Operating Officer, DowDuPont
Specialty Products Division. "Great companies care about their
employees. This policy demonstrates that we care about our
employees' well-being empowering them with the flexibility to make
it easier to choose both family and career. What's more, it will
enhance our ability to attract and retain top talent and lead to
the continued success of our company as we transform our
workplace."
About DowDuPont Specialty Products Division
DowDuPont
Specialty Products, a division of DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP), is a
global innovation leader with technology-based materials,
ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and
everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to
help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential
innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation,
building and construction, health and wellness, food and worker
safety. DowDuPont intends to separate the Specialty Products
Division, which will be called DuPont, into an independent,
publicly traded company. More information can be found at
www.dow-dupont.com.
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