The evidence shows that paid parental leave is good for women, children, and all parents. Here are just a few sources that support this.
- Improving women’s economic status and retention in the workforce: The Impact of Parental and Medical Leave Policies on Socioeconomic and Health Outcomes in OECD Countries: A Systematic Review of the Empirical Literature
- Reducing parents’ mental health concerns: The effect of parental leave on parents’ mental health: a systematic review
- Improving long term health, development and educational outcomes for children: Population Health and Paid Parental Leave: What the United States Can Learn from Two Decades of Research & The long-run impacts of paid maternity leave on height and educational attainment
