When the Allegheny County Board of Health meets later this week, observers expect members to introduce a scaled-back plan for countywide paid parental leave.
The initial proposal, as introduced by the board in May, offers 18 weeks of paid leave following the birth or legal adoption of a child. There were few restrictions on who would be eligible for the benefit, or on the size of the businesses that would be required to offer it.
While the details of the amended proposal remain under wraps even for County Council members, who must ultimately approve the plan, it’s widely expected that the revised proposal will be less ambitious…