City Council Adopts Paid Paternity Leave Policy

Story here. 'bout bloody time someone did. Excerpt:

'The Minneapolis City Council approved a new paid parental leave policy on Thursday. It was a unanimous vote to approve the policy that will allow employees to receive up to 120 hours of paid leave following childbirth or adoption.

“There are many reasons why paid parental leave makes sense,” Council President Barbara Johnson said in a news release. “Yes, it helps make employees better and more productive, and it also helps the City keep those skilled workers. But in the end, it’s what all employers should be offering their employees. Adding a member to a family is a big change, and parents need time to adjust for that.”'