family leave
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family leave
First recorded in 1990–95
Example Sentences
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“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
And if Nguyen could change one policy tomorrow to better support caregivers and protect families, it would be expanding paid family leave.
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
He signed into law a series of bills that targeted sexual harassment in the workplace, protections for pregnant women, paid family leave and equal pay.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
And should he and his family leave the city?
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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