Maternity leave has been reduced from 13 weeks to 9 weeks, making Gallo’s policy one of the least competitive among top BevAl companies. For a family owned company that has long emphasized the importance of family, this change sends a discouraging message to female employees, many of whom have built their entire careers here. The manner in which this change was communicated (during an optional virtual meeting with no indication on the agenda that a major policy change would be announced) compounded the concern.
RTO policies are also being applied inconsistently across the country. Some locations retain full flexibility, others are required to come in part time, and others full time, creating inequities across similar roles. This is particularly challenging for employees in sales and field facing positions who already spend significant time traveling and working outside standard hours.
