Paid Leave means not having to choose between job and family!
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At some point, nearly everyone will need to take time away from work to deal with a serious personal or family illness, or to care for a new child. But only 17% of workers in the U.S. have access to paid leave through their employers.
The Wisconsin Family Medical Leave Act would create an insurance program that would support workers and businesses in our state. Benefits of Paid Leave:Strengthens economic security of new parents
Supports caregivers
Improves health outcomes and reduces health costs
Improves bottom lines for businesses
Supports victims of abuse
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Learn more about paid leave:
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How much would the FMLI cost a typical worker?
Are there measures to prevent fraud and abuse?
Yes. DWD review claims, ensuring only those who meet specific, objective standards will receive payments. How would FMLI benefit employers?
Which states have already passed paid leave legislation? California (2002), New Jersey (2008), Rhode Island (2013), New York (2016), Washington (2017), Massachusetts (2018), and Connecticut (2019). Similar bills have also been introduced in Main, Nebraska, North Dakota and Vermont. |
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