Paid Family and Medical Leave 101

Paid Family and Medical Leave 101

January 28, 2025

Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) is a policy that provides workers with paid time off to address certain family and medical needs. Unlike traditional sick leave, PFML generally extends beyond short-term illness and can cover extended family caregiving or recovery periods.

Listen as the NCIT heard from A Better Balance and New America on why it matters and what steps you and your partners can take to support Paid Family & Medical Leave policies across the country.