Americans are largely supportive of paid family and medical leave | Pew Research Center

March 23, 2017

Key takeaways on Americans’ views of and experiences with family and medical leave

Americans are largely supportive of paid family and medical leave

Americans are largely supportive of paid family and medical leave

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Americans are largely supportive of paid family and medical leave

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Key takeaways on Americans’ views of and experiences with family and medical leave
Most Americans say workers should receive paid family and medical leave, but level of support varies depending on the circumstances
Many leave takers use savings or take on debt to cover lost wages or salary
Most who took less time off than they need or wanted cite loss of wages or salary as a reason