family leave
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family leave
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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Less than a quarter of workers in the US have access to paid family leave through their employer, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
He reflected on how emotional it was to see the family leave the diner behind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
But at the national level, there’s no paid family leave or other policy to help workers who are also caregivers manage their responsibilities while remaining employed and maintaining their financial security.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
He voted against paid parental and family leave laws in both 2008 and 2018.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
“But...but why? Can’t you just let me and my family leave? We won’t bother you. We’ll take nothing but the clothes on our backs. You’ll never see us again.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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