California led the way by being the first state to provide paid family leave for workers to care for sick family members or to bond with a new child. In January, the state expanded its benefits. The idea is gaining ground in the United States, showing a shift toward more compassionate workplace practices.
For More Us Parents, Paid Family Leave Becomes Reality
Christian Science Monitor | USA, Christian Science Monitor: US
Thu, 05/17/2018 - 12:56pm
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