family leave

American  

noun

1. a leave of absence from work in order to have or take care of a baby or to care for an ailing family member.

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Etymology

Origin of family leave

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

In Japan and Hungary, for example, policies like expanded paid family leave and monthly per-child allowances led to only modest increases in the birthrate.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

In 2018 Walmart said it would pay workers at least $11 per hour and would offer full-time store workers the same paid family leave as corporate employees for the first time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Perks such as family leave benefits, bonuses and a clear route to a promotion keep workers engaged and around long term, the company’s ultimate goal, said McMillon.

From The Wall Street Journal

I am absolutely convinced that we need to tether paid family leave and child care together tightly.

From Los Angeles Times