family leave

noun

: a usually unpaid leave of absence for an employee to attend to family concerns (such as a serious illness or the care of an infant)

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According to data published in Harvard Business Review, when organizations offer family leave, childcare support, and flexible schedules to all workers, the percentage of women and people of color in management rises significantly. —

Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 Your vote directly influences equal pay enforcement, workplace discrimination policies, and paid family leave – all crucial factors in closing these persistent gaps. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024 Beyond health care, national family leave and child care policies are also necessary to allow women to work and families to thrive. —

Linda Robinson, Foreign Affairs, 31 Oct. 2024 While some elements of comp and benefits are non-negotiable (fair pay, safe environment), others will differ depending on employee groups, such as family leave for millennials and stances on social issues for Gen-Z. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family leave