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Women's tennis players now are eligible for paid maternity leave funded by Saudi Arabia's PIF
Pregnant players on the women’s tennis tour now can receive 12 months of paid maternity leave, and those who become parents via partner pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption can get two months off with payABC News - 2h -
‘Transformational’ maternity leave scheme unveiled for top tennis players
Saudi Public Investment Fund pays for programme 320 players can take up to 12 months off and access IVF The Women’s Tennis Association has become the first international sports body to introduce ...The Guardian - 3h -
Can a Year-End Bonus Be Docked If You Took Maternity Leave?
Is it fair for management to dock someone’s annual incentive pay because of a maternity or medical leave?The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Half of U.S. workers don't know their state's paid sick leave laws—this tool can help
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Owners balking at big contracts? Five players who will still get PAID this summer
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Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim tells players to expect summer exits: Who should leave Old Trafford?
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NHL union, Boston College announce program to help players go back to school and finish their degree
NHL players who want to complete their college degrees will have a smoother pathway thanks to an agreement announced Wednesday between their union and Boston CollegeABC News - Feb. 26 -
Andreeva becomes youngest WTA 1000 winner in Dubai
Mirra Andreeva makes history by becoming the youngest player to claim a WTA 1000 title after winning the Dubai Tennis Championships.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
WTA Enlists Gauff, Osaka to ‘Rally the World’ for Brand Refresh
The WTA has unveiled a new brand identity to signal a fresh chapter in its storied history. The tour’s commercial arm WTA Ventures developed a new logo and slogan—“Rally the World”—to bring greater ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 27
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