parental leave
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The U.S. lacks many common family policy programs found in Europe, including cash transfers for families with children, income support during parental leave, and subsidized childcare.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026
Jersey's government needs to do more to ensure all families in Jersey benefit from the island's parental leave system, a scrutiny panel says.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
The review panel highlighted that, under the current laws, access to parental leave was granted on a parent-by-parent basis, not per family.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
What’s more, we’re one of the only countries in the entire world that does not mandate any paid parental leave, alongside Papua New Guinea, the Marshall Islands, Tonga, and just a few others.
From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026
It isn’t unheard of for members of Congress to require lengthy absences due to accidents, surgeries, chronic or mental-health issues, family emergencies or parental leave.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
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