Deloitte and Zoom’s trims to parental-leave benefits may hurt them in long run, experts say
Deloitte and Zoom have announced reductions to their parental leave benefits, which may reflect a broader trend in corporate America. Experts warn that these cuts could negatively impact employee productivity and morale in the long run. The United States remains the only developed country without guaranteed paid parental leave, highlighting the disparity in benefits compared to other nations.
- ▪Deloitte is cutting its paid parental leave from 16 weeks to 8 weeks for certain employees starting in January 2027.
- ▪Zoom has also reduced its parental leave benefits, following similar trends among US companies.
- ▪Labor market experts suggest that these cuts may lead to decreased productivity and employee satisfaction.
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The Zoom headquarters in San Jose, California. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThe Zoom headquarters in San Jose, California. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesBusinessDeloitte and Zoom’s trims to parental-leave benefits may hurt them in long run, experts sayThe firms said last week that they will be reducing parental leave and other benefits for employees starting next year Tell us: how will cuts to paid parental leave in the US affect you? Eric BergerTue 28 Apr 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 07.53 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRecent moves by US companies Deloitte and Zoom to reduce how much paid parental leave they offer employees could signal a larger reduction in benefits in corporate America, according to labor market experts.American…
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