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More states requiring employers to offer paid medical leave

Alabama lawmakers have approved legislation allowing state employees to take up to eight weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid paternity leave.
The bill received bipartisan support, passing with a vote of 94-2.
The legislation aims to help recruit and retain state employees.
Governor Kay Ivey has endorsed the bill, emphasizing its importance in providing affirmative support for families in Alabama.

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The Columbian

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More states requiring employers to offer paid medical leave

Hannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer. Read more...

9 days ago·Vancouver, United States

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Washington Examiner

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More states requiring paid medical or sick leave - Washington Examiner

Hannah Jones credits paid medical leave with helping her survive an aggressive form of breast cancer. Her employer provided time off for chemotherapy treatments and to recover from surgery. Most importantly: Jones didn’t have to delay care for work, something doctors warned against. “I am cancer-free because I followed the treatment plan,” the 35-year-old said. “I am an example of how paid (medical leave) makes a huge difference in the life and …

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More states requiring paid medical or sick leave

More states are passing or considering family medical leave laws that would require employers to offer paid leave for workers to undergo treatment or care for a sick family member.

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Lawmakers send state employee parental leave bill to Ivey

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House voted overwhelmingly to adopt a bill Thursday granting paid parental leave to state employees and teachers, sending the bill to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk for final approval.

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Expecting teacher looks forward to easier future for educators with paid parental leave approved

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- Thanks to a historic bill passed on by Alabama lawmakers, state educators will be able to spend more time with their newest editions to the family, without taking a hit to their bank accounts. On Thursday, a bill was passed that would grant female teachers and state workers up to eight weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth, stillbirth, or miscarriage of a child. Fathers will also be covered in this bill--as t…

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Shelby County Reporter

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Teachers, state employees to receive paid family leave thanks to new bill - Shelby County Reporter

By NOAH WORTHAM | Managing Editor MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act successfully passed the House—paving the way for teachers in Shelby County to soon have the option of paid parental leave. On Thursday, March 20, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figure, D-Mobile, and Rep. Ginny Shaver, R-Leesburg, passed through the House on a vote of 94 yeas, two nays and two abstentio…

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