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How Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Families and Businesses

  • A 2024 survey revealed that close to 80% of small business owners favor establishing a nationwide paid leave initiative that ensures up to 12 weeks of compensated time off, funded through employer and employee contributions.
  • The lack of a federal paid leave law means less than a third of U.S. workers have access, especially those with lower incomes or part-time jobs who face the greatest needs.
  • Reports indicate caregiving demands force many, especially mothers in the 'sandwich generation,' to leave jobs, while companies like Center Road Solutions and The Pad Climbing provide paid leave to retain talent.
  • Michael Estep of Prudential stated, 'Caregiving isn’t a niche issue — it’s a workplace reality,' and 69% of businesses say paid leave completely influences results.
  • Advocates argue paid family and medical leave benefits both families and businesses by improving retention and productivity, highlighting the need for public policy to ensure access for all workers.
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How Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Families and Businesses

(StatePoint) The United States is one of the only countries in the world that does not guarantee paid family and medical leave to workers, leaving millions of babies without the care they need in their earliest months of life.

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The Independent broke the news in Singapore on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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