State-mandated paid leave programs now cover millions of American workers

By: Kevin Hardy

Outlets: Stateline

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 556

Last Updated: 4 days, 8 hours ago

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Nearly one-third of the nation’s private sector workers are covered by paid leave programs as more states require employers to provide medical and family leave, according to a new analysis released this week.

Currently, the District of Columbia and 13 states have passed laws requiring paid leave for many workers, according to a report from the National Partnership for Women & Families, a nonprofit that advocates for reproductive rights, health and economic justice, and …

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