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The Rise of “Pawternity Leave” in the United States: A New Frontier in Workplace Wellbeing
In recent years, American workplaces have begun to reflect a broader cultural shift: pets are no longer seen merely as companions, but as family. This transformation has given rise to an emerging employee benefit known as “pawternity leave” —paid time off granted to employees when welcoming a new pet, caring for an ill animal, or coping with the loss of a beloved companion. A Societal Shift: Pets as Family According to data from the American Pet Products Association (APPA), a
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