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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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 Unlike traditional background checks, which focus on verifying criminal history, employment, and education, background dossiers may include additional, sometimes sensitive, details, such as union activity, family leave usage, and personal habits tracked by AI. —

Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Federal investments in social safety nets — including child care, paid family leave and affordable housing — would be expanded to address growing inequality. —

Axios, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family leave