What is FMLA? The United States is one of six countries in the world that doesn't have a national paid family or medical leave policy. It has only the Family and Medical Leave Act, which offers ...

On January 17, Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law (A3451/S2950) that significantly amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA). The new rules, which take effect on July 17, 2026, will ...

In one of his last acts in office, now-former Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on January 17, 2026, that amends the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA) to expand its coverage to smaller ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Stansbury is a San Diego-based travel and parenting writer. The ability to take time off to bond with a new child, care ...

About 400,000 additional workers gain job-protected family leave NJFLA coverage now applies to employers with 15 or more employees Workers qualify after three months, 250 hours worked Business groups ...

A bipartisan coalition of family leave advocates introduced the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The two-part legislation seeks to “expand access to paid ...

The U.S. is the "only industrialized nation" without a national paid family and medical leave plan, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said this week. An updated proposal from Democrats would give ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio—New legislation introduced in the Senate would standardize paid family leave across the state. Sponsors Louis “Bill” Blessing, a Cincinnati-area Republican, and Beth Liston, a Columbus ...

Brandeis has developed a set of comprehensive family and medical leave benefits that best support employees and their families. Employees may be able to continue to receive pay during an FMLA leave, ...

Minnesota businesses report challenges with the new Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce presented survey findings to a House committee. Concerns include administration ...