Why Paid Family Leave Has Become A Major Campaign Issue
Paid family leave has never been a major topic in a presidential election — until now. Here's what got it there.
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To Die At Home, It Helps To Have Someone Who Can Take Time Off Work
A lot of things can affect whether a person can die at home as wished rather than in a hospital. One is whether a relative is able to take more than a few days off work to care for them.
Boosting Family Leave Is Often About Getting Workers To Stay
Nestle, Netflix and Microsoft are among several major employers that have announced big increases in family leave benefits this year. The moves are seen as essential as companies compete for talent.
Is It Time To Make Medical And Family Leave Paid?
Democrats in Congress have reintroduced a bill that would create a national paid leave program, covering two thirds of people's wages for up to 60 days a year. But small business owners are wary.
Federal Rule To Extend Medical Leave To Same-Sex Spouses In All States
The Labor Department rule guarantees legally married same-sex spouses can take unpaid time off to care for one another or sick relative, even in states thatdon't recognize the marriage.