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Walmart, Second-Largest Employer in the U.S., Wildly Expands Its Parental Leave Policy

But that's not the only thing that's about to change at the big-box retailer.

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"Families are a priority to us and connecting with and caring for a new family member is obviously important," CEO Doug McMillon wrote.

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announced this morning policy in a big way. They're crediting the approval of a new , signed last year, which is saving corporations a LOT of money in taxes.

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