paid family leave

Will Florida Paid Family Leave Act Get A Hearing This Session? Backers Say Negotiations Possible

When a child is born, the first months spent with parents can be crucial for development. A bill in Florida’s House and Senate looks to give parents...

Wendy Chase was elected to the New Hampshire House in November. Her mission to pass paid parental leave was inspired by the decades of care her daughter required after being diagnosed with cancer at age 2.

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Paid Family Leave Gains Momentum In States As Bipartisan Support Grows

Yuki Noguchi

Paid time off for illness and family caregivers has substantial bipartisan support. Several states are expected to consider proposals, but there are disagreements over how to structure and pay for it.

The new tax credit sidesteps a common pitfall in the eyes of many Republicans by avoiding a mandate — it doesn't require employers to provide paid family leave. Instead, the law offers firms a financial incentive to provide the coverage.

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Tax Credit Aims To Boost Availability Of Paid Family Leave, But Will It Work?

Michelle Andrews

Many specialists in family leave policy say the tax credits included in the new federal law are too small to persuade most employers to offer such benefits.