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.