Suppose Congress passes a family leave policy that requires employers to all workers, both male and...

Suppose Congress passes a family leave policy that requires employers to all workers, both male and female, six months paid leave after the birth of a child. Explain how this does or doesn’t maker workers better off.

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If a Congress pass a family leave policy which provides paid leave after the birth of a child, then it really matters for a workers better off by:

Directly aiming at the needs of working parents and their children that is convenient and secure
It allows the working parents to be there instantly if something is wrong
This policy is aimed towards a family-friendly outcomes that could take care of the needs of both the parents and their fosters
It benefits them to bond and spend time with their child
This benefits also allows employees to work from home and to communicate and discuss work issues through telecommunications without being idle
This policy helps parents to be more attentive towards their child and families health benefits
Full time parental care for the first months of a child's life has a stronger positive effect on its health
Infant mortality can be reduced through this policy
If parental leave is gender neutral, and male partners are encouraged to take a leave as well, then a more equal sharing of household responsibilities can result
This this policy helps the employees in balancing both the work and family more successfully

Rahul Sunny answered 1 year ago

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