Americans deserve a paid leave policy that reflects our shared values of hard work, family, and opportunity. Providing time to care for loved ones is a smart investment in our economy and society.
The Chamber of Mothers calls on Congress to pass the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, or FAMILY Act (S.2823). This legislation:
- Provides workers with up to 12 weeks of partial income to take time to care for their own serious health conditions, including pregnancy and childbirth recovery, the serious health condition of a family member, the birth or adoption of a child, to address the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, and/or to make arrangements arising from the military deployment of a spouse, child or parent.
- Enables the lowest-paid workers to earn up to 85 percent of their normal wages, with the typical full-time worker earning around two-thirds of their wages. The wage replacement rate has a $4,000 cap per month and provides:
- 85% on the first $1,257 of monthly wages
- 69% of monthly wages from $1,258-$3,500
- 50% of monthly wages from $3,501-$6,200
- Covers workers in all companies, no matter their size. Younger, part-time, lower-wage, contingent, and self-employed workers would be eligible for benefits.
- Ensures that workers who have been at their job for more than 90 days have the right to be reinstated following their leave, and that all workers are protected from retaliation.
- Allows states with existing paid leave programs to continue administering them.
Click here to view the Chamber of Mothers’ memo of support for the FAMILY Act (S.2823).
Click here to urge your Members of Congress to pass the FAMILY Act (S.2823).
