Ask HN: Why does Google not standardize parental leave for all employees?

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It seems to me that Google is in an excellent position to offer generous and standardized parental leave packages across all employees in all countries.

But instead employees are given varying benefits, based on the laws of the country they work in.

Why is this the case?

Seems like Google (and similar companies) are missing a large opportunity for hiring and retention gains...

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>But instead employees are given varying benefits, based on the laws of the country they work in.

I don't imagine so, but it is possible, are there any conflicts within the laws?

You would - of course - follow the letter of the law of the country you are working in before any 'standardization' you would do. Following the law is important.

Yep absolutely. Maybe perfectly standardized packages aren't possible, but they should (I think?) be able to offer "pretty similar" packages to all employees.

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