A third of American workers now have access to some form of government-issued paid leave — the biggest share ever. The United ...

Explore how paid family and medical leave policies vary across U.S. states, including coverage details and implementation schedules.

For many employees, taking a paid leave of absence is not a choice but a necessity. However, most company leave policies focus solely on short-term parental leave, overlooking the broad range of ...

In the absence of a federal law, U.S. workers rely on a patchwork of state laws or their private-sector employer for sick leave coverage.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Stansbury is a San Diego-based travel and parenting writer. The ability to take time off to bond with a new child, care ...

We often are asked how an employer’s existing short-term disability (“STD”) policy will interact with new state medical leave programs. While we advise clients on the interaction with programs in many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Professor Michelle Travis covers emerging workplace law and policy. Employee demand for paid leave is at an all-time high. Many ...