Pet Sick Days Are the New Employee-Perk Battleground.

The article discusses the growing trend of offering paid time off for employees to care for their pets, known as "pawternity leave." Some companies are considering allowing employees to use their paid sick time for pet-related medical care, sparking a debate about pet benefits in the workplace. While some employers are supportive of pet-related benefits, others believe that taking care of employees should be the priority. The article highlights different perspectives on this issue and how some businesses are adjusting their policies in response to employee demands. [Extracted from the article]