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 voted against paid parental and family leave laws in both 2008 and 2018.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Right now, the U.S. does not have a universal federal paid family leave program, and access depends on where someone lives or works,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
The previous law that allowed data sharing was originally written to expand paid family leave, but the bill was deactivated in September 2023.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2025
“Do you think Ivan and his family leave offerings for the rusalki?”
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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