FEBRUARY 1, 2019 - The increase in rates of sexual misconduct at the military academies detailed in the Defense Department’s annual report of sexual harassment and violence are “frustrating, disheartening and unacceptable,” the Pentagon’s director of force resiliency said. Rates of sexual crimes continue to be high, particularly against women, and rates of alcohol abuse by … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2019
Army Offers More Flexibility With New Parental Leave Policy
FEBRUARY 1, 2019 - The Army has doubled the amount of parental leave available to fathers and other secondary caregivers of newborn infants with a policy that also provides more leave flexibility for mothers. Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper signed a directive Jan. 23 that increases parental leave from 10 to 21 days for Soldiers who are designated secondary caregivers of … [Read more...]