American Viewpoints

Show 2020-37 Segment 4 Should Paid Parental Leave Be A Right In The United States? Could That Close The Gender Pay Gap?

Episode Summary

Marketwatch.com financial writer Andrew Keshner discusses his recent article on the debate over paid parental leave policies. He compared the goals and outcomes of that policy in another country and interviewed researchers about the possible implications in the US. The focus of the discussion is whether government paid leave programs can reduce any gender pay gap in America.