Abbott also understands the importance of maintaining a healthy balance
between work and home. Abbott was ranked among the Top Ten in the 100 Best
Companies for Working Mothers in 2009 (the ninth straight year on this list).
The company is committed to providing programs that enable all Abbott employees
to maintain a healthy balance in their work and personal lives.
Select one of the links to the right to learn more about Abbott's
outstanding benefits package and work/life programs.
The information contained in this section describes some of the benefits
Abbott offers to U.S. employees working a schedule of 20 or more hours per
week. Part-time and temporary employees are also eligible for certain
benefits.
Abbott reserves the right to change or end its benefits plans or
programs at any time. The information provided in the Abbott Benefits section
of this Web site is not a summary of the plans or policies or a description of
their key features or details. In case of any conflict or question, the
official plan documents or applicable policies, as amended from time to time,
will govern.