One in three Americans now has access to paid leave when they need to take time off after the birth of a child or to care for a sick loved one, according to a study by the National Partnership for Women & Families. Though it’s a record number, many states have not yet passed policies mandating paid leave, and the federal government is still far off from implementing a nationwide law.
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd has more about what states are offering with Chabeli Carrazana, economy and child care reporter for our editorial partner, The 19th.
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