10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 11
Deloitte also reduced vacation and ended adoption, surrogacy and IVF support for some administrative staff, as U.S. employers offering paid family leave fell to 31% in 2025.
Analysts said the changes could hit women hardest because paid leave helps them remain employed, and Deloitte's support roles are generally lower-paid jobs predominantly held by women.
The cutbacks appear part of a broader pullback from a recent boom in workplace benefits, alongside reductions in perks such as remote-work flexibility, snacks and other caregiver-friendly policies.
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