Leadership Examples

Businesses are working to win a national paid leave policy

Businesses are advancing the case for national paid leave through customer engagement, public education, policy advocacy and more. The examples below show the commitment and creativity of these companies and corporate leaders.

Lobbying Congress for national paid leave

We've got work to do. And no, it can't wait. Tell Congress to support the Family Act. Write to your lawmaker -- link in bio. Logos of the following companies: Bobbie, Ritual, Patagonia, CoCoon, Parentaly, Amalgamated Bank, Bugaboo, Smart Sitting, Hatch Collective, Athletes Unlimited, Eileen Fisher, Levi Strauss & Co., Perelel, Mirza, Etsy, Survey Monkey, MM LaFleur, Uncommon Good, Willow, Sparrow
Business leaders from across the country — including Bobbie, Etsy, Eileen Fisher, Levi Strauss & Co., Patagonia, and UncommonGoods — joined together to raise their voices in support of the FAMILY Act and to encourage others to call Congress to prioritize and pass this vital legislation.
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Speaking publicly about the need for national legislation

From Melinda French Gates to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and leaders at Airbnb, Levi Strauss & Co., Patagonia, Sun Life U.S., and ThirdLove — business leaders across industries are urging Congress to finally pass a comprehensive paid family and medical leave policy for all workers.
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Engaging with customers about national paid leave

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Bobbie engages its customers in the fight for national paid leave, offering direct ways to take action. In 2025, the company partnered with Cardi B to spotlight how systemic failures, such as the lack of paid leave, affect parents, and to mobilize people to contact their members of Congress.

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Advocating for paid leave through storytelling and PSAs

The call for paid leave isn’t new — some companies have been raising it for years. Patagonia expressed its support for paid leave — both for its own employees and nationwide — in this poignant ad featuring powerful employee testimonials about the impact of paid leave. These stories show the value of paid leave across a spectrum of needs, including time to bond with new children, care for seriously ill family members, or address one’s own medical needs. Patagonia shared the PSA in emails to its customers and on the brand’s online platforms. And Levi Strauss & Co. recorded videos of employees sharing personal stories about what paid leave means to them, which the company promoted to honor the 25th anniversary of the nation’s unpaid leave law, the Family and Medical Leave Act. Storytelling continues to be a powerful tool to influence policy leaders.
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Using blog posts to advance national paid leave

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Many businesses have articulated their support for national paid leave through company blog posts, drawing the connection between the benefits of their own internal paid leave policies and the need for a national standard. Levi Strauss & Co. has written multiple pieces demonstrating the company’s support for national paid leave, including their recent piece aligned with the FAMILY Act re-introduction.

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Speaking on Capitol Hill

Chefs and restaurateurs from across the country spoke to members of the U.S. House of Representatives about the need for a national paid family and medical leave policy, like the FAMILY Act. Despite high rates of caregiving responsibilities, only 16% of restaurant workers have access to paid family leave. Additionally, 44% of all restaurant employees are not covered by the FMLA.

Chefs, advocates, and Congressional members meet around a table to discuss paid leave.
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Amplifying the need for paid leave through social media

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While public policy progress remains slow, 500+ companies and organizations have joined theSkimm’s #ShowUsYourLeave movement and are leading the way by bringing more transparency and insight into paid leave policies in the private sector. This campaign includes resources for both employees and employers to advance paid leave access across the country.

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See what our business partners have to say

 

Find testimonials from business supporters advancing paid family and medical leave, including national companies, leading executives and small businesses from across the country.

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Learn more about national paid leave principles

 

Businesses know this country needs a strong national paid leave plan and support including key paid leave principles in legislation to meet the needs of working people and businesses

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