Paid Leave for New Dads

I’m the father of four and I don’t recall ever getting paid leave when my children were born. It never occurred to me that something was out of line about that, but the subject of paid leave for dads is making it’s rounds and the idea of paid leave for dads is gaining some traction.

A recent law passed in Massachusetts, The Massachusetts Maternity Leave Act, has provided some energy to those who would like to see benefits granted to women available for men as well. An article at WSJ.com, A Legal Brouhaha Over Leave For New Dads, covers the buzz surrounding this and is worth reading as it may be a snapshot of the future that lies ahead.