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Workplace Benefits for Eldercare
Workplace Benefits for Eldercare
According to the Society for Human Resource Managment’s 2007 Benefits survey of Human Resource professionals, 21% report that their companies offer eldercare leave that goes
above the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requirements. In addition, 14% offer
it above and beyond state FMLA. The most frequently offered eldercare benefit is an eldercare referral service (22%). Additionally, 4% indicate they provide eldercare
services for unexpected events, while 3% subsidize the cost of eldercare. ■
2007 Benefits – A Survey Report by the Society for Human
Resource Management
Society for Human Resource Management
June 2007