Persuasive Essay On Leave
In a State of the Union address, President Obama stated that “we’re the only advanced country on Earth that doesn’t guarantee paid sick leave or paid maternity leave to our workers.” 2 What we call ‘paid leave’ is really medical and family leave insurance. It provides wages to those who take temporary leave to care for an ill family member, recover from their own health issues, or care for a newborn child. 7 America’s lack of paid leave is a serious problem, since our families, businesses, and economy could greatly benefit from it.
Every parent deserves time to be with their newly born child. However, for most parents, their current job does not allow them to take the time off they need. In America, “three-quarters of mothers and half of fathers have either left the workforce or switched to a less demanding job...to care for their children.” 1 Forcing parents to leave work and struggle financially without wages is an unnecessary stress on families. Tens of millions of parents have financial problems because they had to take unpaid time off to care for their children. 5 American workers should be provided time off to ensure that children’s …show more content…
The Family and Medical Leave Act, more commonly known as the FMLA, was passed back in 1993. It gives only 59% of American workers access to twelve weeks of unpaid, job protected leave. 7 It is good that America has this basic policy, but could reap even more benefits with the leave being paid. A few states have already enacted paid leave policies and have found that they are beneficial. California, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia all have laws to protect the health and economic security of new parents. 5 Many businesses across the U.S. choose to offer paid family leave to their employees because of the benefits it can bring to their employees and their business as a whole.
Every parent deserves time to be with their newly born child. However, for most parents, their current job does not allow them to take the time off they need. In America, “three-quarters of mothers and half of fathers have either left the workforce or switched to a less demanding job...to care for their children.” 1 Forcing parents to leave work and struggle financially without wages is an unnecessary stress on families. Tens of millions of parents have financial problems because they had to take unpaid time off to care for their children. 5 American workers should be provided time off to ensure that children’s …show more content…
The Family and Medical Leave Act, more commonly known as the FMLA, was passed back in 1993. It gives only 59% of American workers access to twelve weeks of unpaid, job protected leave. 7 It is good that America has this basic policy, but could reap even more benefits with the leave being paid. A few states have already enacted paid leave policies and have found that they are beneficial. California, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia all have laws to protect the health and economic security of new parents. 5 Many businesses across the U.S. choose to offer paid family leave to their employees because of the benefits it can bring to their employees and their business as a whole.