Paid family leave can offer many benefits

Paid family leave affects our country and our businesses and the personal lives of the parents trying to strive without it. The United States is one of only four nations in the world without a federal entitlement to paid leave for families (out of around 200 nations). So it is obvious that the “land ofContinue reading “Paid family leave can offer many benefits”

A Long Overdue (Economic) Gift For Our Fathers

Father’s Day generates less sentimental gushing than Mother’s Day. But as this Father’s Day approaches, I’m reminded that just as struggling moms need fair pay and paid family leave a lot more than flowers, fathers need these policies, too –more than a new tie or camping toaster. My friend, Gabriela, has spent most of theContinue reading “A Long Overdue (Economic) Gift For Our Fathers”

Sweden Is About To Give New Fathers A Third Month Of Paid Paternity Leave

Sweden is a great place to be a dad, and the country is about to make things even better for soon-to-be fathers. Beginning in 2016, men in the country will be entitled to a third (yes, third) month of paid paternal leave based on a new government proposal. The new plan builds on one ofContinue reading “Sweden Is About To Give New Fathers A Third Month Of Paid Paternity Leave”