Paid Leave

Let's make paid leave a priority in America

The U.S. Is the Only
Industrialized Nation
Without National Paid Leave

Many women face an impossible choice: keep working to earn an income or stay home to care for their newborn and recover from childbirth.

Continuing to work means losing precious time to bond and heal. Staying home often means no income, risking their family’s financial stability, and making it harder to re-enter the workforce later.

For too many, these are the only options.

Paid family leave is the bridge our government can build to support families and strengthen our economy.

1 in 4

New moms return to work just 2 weeks after having a baby*

73%

Of workers are left without paid time off to care for a newborn, sick child, or aging parent**

24%

Of women leave the workforce in the first year of motherhood

85%

Of Americans support paid family leave††

Paid Leave Is the Key to Economic Stability

Enabling women to stay in the workforce has the potential to boost the GDP by $1 trillion.
There is 70% less employee turnover among working moms with access to 12 weeks paid leave.
Access to paid family leave increases mothers’ labor force participation by up to 20%.

Find Out What Paid Leave
You Qualify For

Confused about your paid leave rights? PaidLeave.AI makes it simple to understand what benefits you’re entitled to — whether from your employer or your state. Get the information you need in just a few clicks.

How Moms First Is Working
for Paid Family Leave

Researching the Issues

Researching the Issues

We partnered with McKinsey Research to explore the state of paid leave in America.
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Mobilizing Allies

Mobilizing Allies

We’re organizing in states that do not yet offer paid leave to help win the benefits families need to thrive. 
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Using AI for Good

Using AI for Good

We developed PaidLeave.AI to help moms, dads, and caregivers find and access paid leave benefits.
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No Paid Leave in Your State?

Your voice can change that. If your state doesn’t offer paid leave, let your lawmakers know it’s time to prioritize families. Use our quick email form to contact your representatives today.

Powering Progress

Dive into the research, stories, and advocacy
fueling change for moms and families right now.