More than 190 US firms urge Congress to pass paid family leave

A memo signed by more than 190 US companies including Eventbrite, Patagonia and Pinterest was sent to Congressional leaders on Tuesday urging them to pass a federal paid family and medical leave policy.

More than 190 U.S. companies, including Eventbrite Inc., Patagonia Inc. and Pinterest Inc., are urging congressional leaders to pass a federal paid family and medical leave policy. The memo sent Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for Congress to work with the White House to include permanent paid leave in the $3 trillion “Build Back Better” recovery plan the Biden administration is preparing to roll out. The letter calls for “an equitable and comprehensive paid family and medical leave program” that includes “time to welcome a newly arrived child, time to care for a seriously ill family member, and time to care for one’s own serious illness.” It doesn’t specify how much time off or how the leave should be funded.