Leadership Examples
Businesses are working to win a national paid leave policy
Lobbying Congress for national paid leave
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.
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, and ThirdLove — business leaders across industries are urging Congress to finally pass a comprehensive paid family and medical leave policy for all workers.
Engaging with customers about national paid leave
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.
Advocating for paid leave through storytelling and PSAs
The call for paid leave isn’t new. Nearly a decade ago, Levi Strauss & Co. elevated the issue by sharing employee stories about what paid leave meant to them and their families, marking the 25th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act and highlighting the limits of unpaid leave. From the employees to the C-suite, Levi’s has continued to publicly speak about the importance of a national paid leave policy.
Using blog posts to advance national paid leave
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.
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.
Amplifying the need for paid leave through social media
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.
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.
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