Pros & Cons of Paid Family Leave Legislation
Who funds it and who should receive it?
The issue of paid family leave in the U.S. is gaining momentum among lawmakers. In December 2019, President Trump signed a multibillion-dollar defense bill that guarantees federal workers 12 weeks of paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child.
The bill includes language from the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, written by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.). “When this bill is signed into law, it will be a tremendous victory for 2.1 million federal employees who will no longer need to …
