Supporters say Maryland family-leave bill would help fight ‘she-cession’

WTOP, Feb. 8, 2021. When a family member gets ill, many Marylanders have to choose between caring for them or paying the bills.

But legislation being considered by the Maryland General Assembly, called the Time to Care Act, would allow employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave to care for themselves or family members with serious health conditions or disabilities, or to care for new children.