Expanding Paid Leave: An Imperfect but Necessary Step

The workers most in need of paid leave often find themselves without access to it. This issue remains critical, despite ongoing legislative efforts to address it.

Lelaine Bigelow of The Hill, a nonpartisan publication focusing on government and business, emphasizes her dedication to advocating for universal paid leave. Her experience includes contributing to the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Bigelow argues that while the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act is not flawless, its passage would represent another vital step toward comprehensive policy reform. She believes significant change requires a series of gradual improvements.