On May 27, 2021, Fatherly co-founder Mike Rothman testified before the House Ways & Means Committee advocating for a comprehensive, gender-neutral, paid family and medical leave program. Rothman emphasized that federal paid leave benefits not only families, but also businesses and relationships. He pointed out the U.S.'s unique position among wealthy nations in the lack of such support, calling it irrational. Rothman's testimony reflects Fatherly's mission to empower fathers as caregivers, providing them the necessary resources and guidance they need.
Mike Rothman emphasized the crucial need for a fully inclusive paid family and medical leave program, highlighting its benefits for families and the workforce as a whole. He stated, "Federal paid leave is good for big businesses, small businesses, good for families, and good for employees themselves. It's good for relationships with children and with spouses." This statement underlines the broad impact of such policies beyond mere financial considerations.
Rothman called the absence of a paid leave policy in the U.S. irrational, pointing out that the country stands alone among wealthy nations. He argued, 'It's practically irrational that the United States stands alone in wealthy nations in not providing even several weeks of it to its workforce...' This highlights a significant gap in parental support compared to global standards.
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