pawternity leave

Definitions

Time off work granted to an employee to take care of a pet, especially a cat or dog.

informal, uncountable, usually

Examples

“He hoped that his pawternity leave⟳ could provide⟳ him with proper time required to train⟳ his new dog.”

“[Greg] Buchanan estimates that because 60% of people in the U.K. own⟳ some kind of pet, many Brits are warming to the idea of paw-ternity. […] As the owner of a tech company, Buchanan says paw-ternity is actually good for the bottom line. "If you do give⟳ time off for paw-ternity leave⟳, you are limiting the number⟳ of people available to you, however, I believe⟳ the morale of staff definitely improves and they actually want⟳ to work⟳ harder for you."”

“Recognizing that our pets are important to us, some companies are now offering their employees "pawternity" leave⟳ (also known as "furternity" leave⟳). Pawternity leave⟳ allows new pet owners to take⟳ time off from work⟳ to get⟳ their newest four-legged family member settled into a new home and routine.”

“"Pawternity leave⟳"—time off specifically to tend⟳ to a new or sick pet—remains a niche workplace perk, but some members of the New York City Council want⟳ to change⟳ that. Several co-sponsored a bill last⟳ month that would let⟳ nongovernment workers employed in the city use⟳ their paid sick leave⟳ for pet-related medical care.”

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