Topic: employee benefits
Parental leave to be increased under planned Labour Act changes
Cabinet has approved drafting instructions to make long-awaited changes to Cayman's Labour Act to enhance private-sector employee benefits – from increasing parental leave to improving vacation and overtime pay entitlements.
Flexible work options a sticking point between employers and staff
Employers and employees in Cayman's private sector appear to have very different expectations of what makes a company an attractive place to work, with the two sides differing widely over the importance of flexible working options.
Saunders: Changes to maternity and other leave in the pipeline
Deputy Premier Chris Saunders has pledged to make adjustments to local legislation to bring Cayman's employment benefit regime, including maternity and paternity leave entitlements, in line with international standards.
Could a 4-day working week be part of Cayman’s future?
In a first-of-its-kind experiment in Cayman, Grant Thornton is offering employees a reduced 4-day-week in the summer months. The Compass examines the pros and cons of a global movement towards a shorter work-week.
The Issue Explained: How 4-day-week trials work
Around the globe, including in Cayman, businesses are starting to experiment with a shorter working week. Could this be the future for all of us? And how is it possible for businesses to survive while allowing employees extra leisure time?
