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Brief May 16, 2026 · 11:00 am ET Source: Axios Politics

Major Employers Roll Back Parental Leave and Retirement Benefits

Large U.S. employers including Deloitte and Zoom are reducing workplace benefits that expanded during pandemic-era labor shortages, with paid parental leave, fertility subsidies, and 401(k) matches now under review, according to Axios. The pullbacks follow years of competitive benefit packages and reflect rising health-care costs, diminished worker leverage, and increased corporate spending on artificial intelligence.

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