More states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.

At least seven states are considering paid family and medical leave laws this year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Mason says interest in paid leave has been building ...

More states requiring paid medical or sick leave . The Associated Press // March 25, 2025 // Hannah Jones, accompanied by her dog, Atlas, poses for a portrait at home near Philadelphia on March 12.

At least seven states are considering paid family and medical leave laws this year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. ADVERTISEMENT Mason says interest in paid leave has ...

Hannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her employer provided time off for chemotherapy treatments and to recover from surgery.

More states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.

Paid family and medical leave allows workers time off to undergo a treatment or care for a family member or a new child.. Separately, more states and cities also are requiring paid sick time ...

More states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.

More states requiring paid medical or sick leave Hannah Jones, accompanied by her spouse, Steve Cook, pose for a portrait at home near Philadelphia, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ...

Many employers also offer paid sick time without a government mandate. Laws requiring longer-term paid family and medical leave are less common.