“Paid leave isn’t just good for big business; it is a necessity for micro-entrepreneurs. For millions, including many of Etsy’s 5.6 million sellers – most of whom are women running one-person businesses from their homes – taking time off for an illness or to care for a child often means losing income. We need policies that recognize and support the realities of running a small business so creative entrepreneurs can thrive without having to choose between their families and their livelihoods.”