Paid Family Leave
Too often, Americans must choose between their careers and their family. We are working on innovative policies that increase access to paid family leave and work for employers, workers, families, and the economy.
The Latest
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Blog PostWhy Are Prime-Age Adults Opting Out of Work?
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Blog PostSetting the Gold(in) Standard in Research on Women in the Workforce
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ReportBarriers to Work: A Recent BPC-Artemis Survey of Non-working Americans and the Need for Paid Family and Medical Leave
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Blog PostWomen in the Workforce Need Family-Focused Policy
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Blog PostBPC Recommendations to Modernize the Family and Medical Leave Act
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Blog PostSupporting Working Families Through the Tax Code
Paid Family Leave Policy
The Current State
Hard-working Americans—employers and employees—need a paid leave system that supports families and works in today’s economy. BPC is studying and uplifting innovative solutions at the state and federal level.
BPC Events
View Past Events
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September 12, 2023Breaking Barriers: Poll Results on Paid Family Leave and Supporting Work
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October 26, 2022Working Solutions for Working Women
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February 2, 2022A Bipartisan Discussion on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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December 1, 2021The Nordic Model for Competitive Economies: What’s in it for the U.S.?
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August 25, 2021Canceled: A Paid Leave Conversation with Top Philanthropic, Business, and Advocacy Leaders
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June 10, 2021A Strong Economy Needs Strong Families: A Bipartisan Discussion on Paid Family Leave with Senators King and Fischer
“Paid family leave, affordable child care, workplace flexibility, and emergency savings accounts would enhance working mothers' financial security, advance their careers, positively influence their ability to support their families, and support their mental health. These impacts are not theoretical. Working moms who enjoy these benefits now cite them as instrumental."
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