We're the only developed nation that doesn't offer family paid leave to it's employees. That is shameful. Biden's plan to offer time off to employees with newborns, elderly parents that need attention or employees in a situation where a family member needs special health care, should be a slam dunk. We shouldn't be slaves to our jobs. We should be allowed time to bond with our newborn, or help care for an aging parent without fear of losing one's job. Having the opportunity to take care of one's home situation makes you a better employee. We should be able to figure this out.
Right now, there are only a few states where state employees have PFL. (Paid Family Leave). California is one of those states. All state employees have a right to PFL. Many private corporations also offer PFL to their employees. There's a list you can find on line that tells you who does offer PFL and who doesn't.
Work should be just one part of the many roles we play in life. We need time to be a parent, a mother or father, a sister or brother, a friend. I think Covid-19 has shown many that all work and no play does not make for the most fulfilling life. That is why many are changing careers or working at home, trying to balance work and play.
A happy workforce makes for happier citizens. That's what we need. There seems to be so much anger in society today. We must find ways to make our people happier. Paid Family Leave is a good start.
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