Nolan does not have children, but he is the caretaker for his aging mother who has a lot of health problems. Can he take advantage of family-friendly policies at his workplace?

Question

Nolan does not have children, but he is the caretaker for his aging mother who has a lot of health problems. Can he take advantage of family-friendly policies at his workplace?

No, he would have to have children.
Yes, they generally apply to all caretakers
Yes, but he will need to list his mother as a child.
No, his mother is expected to manage her own care.

Answer 1

Yes, he can take advantage of family-friendly policies at his workplace. These policies generally apply to all caretakers, including those who are caring for aging parents with health problems. It is not necessary for him to have children or list his mother as a child to take advantage of these policies.