A Corporate Blueprint on Expansive & Equitable Paid Leave

Americans want paid leave. JUST Capital data shows a clear and unmet demand for paid leave and parental support – 86% of Americans agree that it is important for companies to invest in expanded child care benefits, while just 44% agreed that companies are doing well on this issue. Polling shows these policies are a priority for the American public, and this election season, we saw paid leave measures advance in Nebraska, Missouri, and Alaska on the ballot. By implementing comprehensive paid leave programs, corporate leaders not only meet this expectation and support the well-being of their workers, but also deliver measurable returns through improved talent retention, enhanced productivity, and strengthened brand value.

This report makes the business case for maintaining and/or expanding paid leave policies, including:

• leading examples from companies across industries like HPE, Etsy, Intel, and AMD
• a summary of federal and state paid leave pre-2024 election policies
• actionable next steps for leaders to bring these best practices to life at their company

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