Statement from Aflac US President Teresa L. White on the Impact of Juneteenth National Independence Day

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Aflac supports the recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S. The company commends Congress and President Biden for this historic decision. In 2021, Aflac will provide employees with a paid floating holiday to reflect on the significance of fairness and freedom. Starting in 2022, June 19 will be added to Aflac's annual paid holidays, further exemplifying the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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• Aflac is granting employees a paid floating holiday in 2021 to commemorate Juneteenth.
• Beginning in 2022, June 19 will be included as a paid holiday for all employees.

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COLUMBUS, Ga., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- "As longtime advocates for racial justice and strong proponents of maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, Aflac applauds the United States Congress and President Biden for signing into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day observance as a national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in our country. To acknowledge the significance of this historic and welcomed news, in 2021, Aflac is granting employees a paid floating holiday where they can take time to reflect with their families and friends upon the true meaning of fairness and freedom for all. Beginning in 2022, June 19 will be included on Aflac's annual calendar of paid holidays for our employees across the country."

Media contact – Jon A. Sullivan, 706-763-4813 or Jsullivan@aflac.com

Analyst and investor contact – David A. Young, 706.596.3264, 800.235.2667 or dyoung@aflac.com

 

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SOURCE Aflac

FAQ

What holiday is Aflac recognizing in 2021?

Aflac is recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday in 2021.

What will Aflac provide its employees related to Juneteenth?

Aflac will offer a paid floating holiday in 2021 for employees to reflect on Juneteenth.

When will June 19 be added as a paid holiday at Aflac?

June 19 will be added to Aflac's annual paid holidays starting in 2022.

Who commented on the significance of Juneteenth at Aflac?

Teresa L. White, Aflac's president, commented on the significance of Juneteenth.