Summary and analysis of the Parental and Disability Leave Act of 1985, H.R. 2020, 99th Congress

Due to changes in the labor force behavior of women with young children, new employee benefits related to parenthood have been proposed. The establishment of a non-discriminatory parental leave benefit is intended to address the issue of limited availability of childcare; the establishment of a non-discriminatory leave for all temporary, nonoccupational medical reasons would create a standard disability benefit for all workers. This report summarizes and analyzes legislation proposed in the 99th Congress to create these benefits.,Leslie Gladstone, Analyst in American National Government, Government Division,CRS 85-841 GOV,"July 11, 1985.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3