The United States is one of only seven countries in the world without any kind of national
paid parental leave policy1, a and the majority of working parents in the United States do not …

Research indicates that family leave policies help to improve child and family health and
well-being and contribute to greater family economic security. In terms of children's health …

The United States is at a crossroads in its policies towards the family and gender equality.
Currently America provides basic support for children, fathers, and mothers in the form of …

• There is widespread, bipartisan support for a federal parental leave policy.• The most
compelling reason for a family leave program is the need to support low-income families …

Prior research indicates that entitlements to paid parental leave following the birth of a child
provide substantial labor market and health benefits. Despite widespread public support for …

Life for 21st-century children and families is defined by rapid economic, social, and
technological change, with profound implications for human and workforce development …

Abstract [Excerpt] This paper reviews research on the benefits of paid parental leave from
the perspectives of individuals, families, employers, and the economy overall. It focuses …

In the United States, paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child is a luxury; only 23%
of civilian workers have access to paid family leave. 1 Rates are even lower for men, given …

Background Unlike every other high-income nation, the United States does not guarantee
paid leave to new mothers. 2 Two-thirds of women are now employed during their first …

Paid parental leave provides workers with financial compensation during temporary
absences following the birth or adoption of a child. Private companies often provide paid …