As policymakers consider solutions to North Dakota s child care crisis, a state agency is moving forward with incentives they hope will compel more workplaces to help staff with care costs. The Health and Human Services department is asking employers to participate in a pilot program. It offers matching funds when a business provides at least $300 in monthly benefits to an employee who has a child between zero and three years old and signed up for care at a licensed facility. .
As policymakers consider solutions to North Dakota s child care crisis, a state agency is moving forward with incentives they hope will compel more workplaces to help staff with care costs. The Health and Human Services department is asking employers to participate in a pilot program. It offers matching funds when a business provides at least $300 in monthly benefits to an employee who has a child between zero and three years old and signed up for care at a licensed facility. .
Business groups say they’re looking forward to what some say will be a warmer reception in Richmond after Republican gains in the November election. Labor leaders, meanwhile, say some of the changes would come at the expense of workers.