On Wednesday, January 4, the Pentagon released its revised paid leave policy for parents in theUS military.

Thenew policyalso drops the distinction between primary and secondary caregivers.

Birth parentsare eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave following a period of convalescence.

The US Military Expanded Its Paid Leave for New Parents

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Nonbirth parents, described as secondary caregivers, were previously eligible for three weeks of leave.

Now let’s demand the government#passpaidleavefor all working people in the country.

The US Military Expanded Its Paid Leave for New Parents

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