Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin are advocating for a substantial expansion of paid family leave across the state.
Wisconsin law currently grants individuals up to two weeks of paid leave to care for a sick child, spouse, or parent.
State Representative Francesca Hong and her colleagues propose extending this provision to 14 weeks and broadening the eligibility criteria for taking time off.
Additionally, Hong aims to eliminate the exemption for small businesses, asserting that this expansion is crucial in providing essential support to working families in Wisconsin.
