Business coalition urges Congress to pass paid family leave

A coalition of large and small businesses will meet with members of Congress this week in a push for a national paid family and medical leave policy.

Paid family leave advocates organized the virtual fly-in, dubbed Businesses for Paid Leave Week of Action, to make the case that the policy would boost U.S. businesses.

“Business leaders will share with key legislative leaders the positive benefits of paid leave, from supporting diversity and inclusion to attracting and retaining a productive workforce,” Paid Leave for the U.S. spokesman Neil Sroka told The Hill. “For small businesses, a federal policy is critical for leveling the playing field and ensuring all businesses can compete equally.”

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