The Republican hopeful for governor says the plan is aimed at working-class families. His rival says the math isn't there.

California was the first state to enact a paid family leave program in 2004. This is funded through a payroll tax of approximately 0.9% and allows for a reimbursement rate of approximately 55% of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Stansbury is a San Diego-based travel and parenting writer. The ability to take time off to bond with a new child, care ...

A handful of new state paid family and medical leave laws come into effect in 2026, bringing with them new compliance checklists for employers. “First and foremost, employers need to be aware of where ...