The article discusses the lack of federal paid parental leave in the U.S., noting it as the only OECD country without such support. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family-related reasons, it notably excludes smaller employers and doesn’t provide paid leave. Some states have initiated their own paid parental leave policies, but the federal government's stance on the issue remains unchanged, putting working-class families in a difficult position during a crucial time.
The United States stands alone in being the sole nation in the OECD that guarantees exactly zero federal paid parental leave to its citizens.
The Family and Medical Leave Act guarantees 'eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons.'
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