A Scottish beer making firm will soon give workers with new puppies and rescue dogs paid leave — dubbed “paw-ternity” leave — for the first time ever in the US, according to a report.
BrewDog, which is set to open Columbus, Ohio, this spring, already offers the drool-inducing deal to 1,000 employees across the world, USA Today reported.
Workers with the new pooches score a week of paid leave to help ensure their four-legged friends adjust well to their new homes, company co-founder James Watt told the paper.
“It’s not easy trying to juggle work and settle a new dog into your life, and many members of our crew have four-legged friends at home,” Watt said. “We wanted to take the stress out of the situation and let our teams take the time they need to welcome their new puppy or dog into their family.”
The Ellon, Scottland-based company also offers paternity and maternity leave packages for employees with (human) babies, he said.
Co-founders Watt and Martin Dickie have created a “dog-friendly” environment and aim to make the firm “the best company to work for. Ever,” according to the brewery website.
“We always want to raise the bar when it comes to offering our staff the best possible benefits,” Watt said. “We care about two things above all else. People and beer. We also just really like dogs.”
The brewery produces beers such as Punk IPA and Vagabond Pale Ale.
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