March 23, 2021
Are we seeing a shift in thinking when it comes to paid family leave?
Years ago, legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and Family and Medical Leave Act received plenty of pushback from the business community. The typical narrative was that such legislation was a “job killer.” And in recent years, politicians, with the implicit backing of companies, have introduced bills that would weaken those laws.
Now, it appears more business leaders realize that giving their employees time and space to take care of their families in times of need — without confronting economic hardship — is actually good for the bottom line.