Fight over paid leave heating up in Congress
A bitter fight is looming in Congress over the push for paid family leave, despite broad backing for the idea from both parties and the White House.
Republicans and Democrats are divided over the details of a legislative proposal. Meanwhile, White House adviser Ivanka Trump is pushing an alternative plan, leaving no clear path forward.
Republican Reps. Mimi Walters (Calif.), Elise Stefanik (N.Y.) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Wash.) offered legislation last week to create a voluntary program for employers to offer full- and part-time employees a guaranteed minimum level of paid leave to use and at least one flexible work arrangement.
But the National Partnership for Women & Families slammed the bill for blocking local sick leave laws — now on the books in eight states and 32 localities — and for allowing employers to deny the use of the paid leave when it disrupts business operations.
http://thehill.com/regulation/legislation/359681-fight-over-paid-leave-heating-up-in-congress
I don't think I'd trust anything Cathy McMorris Rodgers does.
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