Kootenai Co. deputy suffers paralyzing stroke two months after giving birth
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Senate approves paid family leave for federal employees
The Senate passed a historic measure on Tuesday that would fund paid family and medical leave for federal employees, marking a win for a policy pushed by Ivanka Trump, a senior White House adviser and daughter of President Donald Trump.
White House holds summit on child care and paid leave
The White House held a summit on child care and paid leave on Thursday, an issue first daughter and senior presidential adviser Ivanka Trump has carried the torch on since President Donald Trump took office.
House passes defense bill that would include paid family leave
The House of Representatives passed an annual defense authorization bill on Wednesday with a provision that provides all federal workers with 12 weeks of paid parental leave for the first time in American history.
Lawmakers close to reaching defense bill deal
Lawmakers are close to reaching a deal on the annual defense authorization bill that for the first time will include paid family leave for federal workers.
Families can soon get up to 18 weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave
Soon you won't have to choose between caring for your newborn or going back to work. In 2020, families in Washington will be able to take up to 18 weeks of paid leave.
Most overworked cities in US might surprise you
If you live in Washington D.C., Houston or Atlanta, it might be time to take a vacation.
Target expands child care, paid family leave benefits
America's top retailers are trying to outmatch each other with new employee benefits to attract workers as unemployment hovers near its lowest level in decades.
Planned Parenthood, others accused of mistreating pregnant employees
Planned Parenthood and other organizations that serve or cater to women are defending themselves against allegations of various forms of discrimination against pregnant employees.
Sponsor will pay LPGA star's contract during maternity leave
Stacy Lewis says she wasn't thinking about the money. She just wanted to have a family.
Duckworth wants to change Senate rules to make motherhood easier
The woman primed to become the first sitting senator to give birth in office wants to change Senate rules to better accommodate future mothers.
These countries offer the most generous maternity leave
The amount of maternity leave women are entitled to varies wildly around the world.
