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)

Examples of family leave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These changes will affect various aspects of workplace policies, including family leave programs, non-compete agreements, and pay transparency requirements. —

Tom Spiggle, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Policies to guarantee paid sick leave and paid medical and family leave to workers have long received strong bipartisan support among Americans, and all three of this year’s ballot initiatives also look to have support from voters — and even some businesses. —

Monica Potts, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2024 Supportive Parental Leave Policies Parental leave, including extended maternity, paternity, and paid family leave, can alleviate stress by allowing parents time to bond with their children and adjust to caregiving roles. —

Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Walz’s economic agenda as governor included making public college tuition free for low-income students, transitioning to 100% renewable energy, implementing paid medical and family leave, and providing free meals for students in schools. —

Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family leave

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