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A View Of Two Paid Family Leave Plans

Paid family leave programs provide a percentage of salary and job protection for those taking time off to care for a newborn, a family member or loved one.
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Paid family leave programs provide a percentage of salary and job protection for those taking time off to care for a newborn, a family member or loved one.

Last year Governor Phil Scott vetoed a paid family leave bill. This year, Scott and New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu have unveiled a voluntary plan that would involve state employees from both states. The Legislature has also made the issue a priority for this term.

Department of Financial Regulation Commissioner Mike Pieciak discusses the Scott-Sununu proposal. And Middlebury Representative Robin Scheu presents the details of the alternate bill that the House will consider. We'll hear the details of who will be included in each plan, whether the plans would be mandatory or voluntary and how they will be administered.

Broadcast live on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

 

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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