Building a Main Street Friendly Workforce: The business case for implementing federal paid family and medical leave

Date: 
Monday, February 23, 2026

Small businesses and their employees need a comprehensive federal paid family and medical leave (PFML) program that works for Main Street. This fact sheet outlines why small business owners support a national PFML solution, how existing incentives fall short, and what federal policymakers should prioritize to ensure workers and entrepreneurs can access reliable, affordable paid leave.