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Paid family and medical leave provides working ‘ohana with paid time off from work to care for and bond with a new keiki or to address caregiving needs for loved ones.

Paid family and medical leave supports workers in balancing work and family kuleana by allowing workers to take time off without sacrificing income.

Here in Hawai‘i, where most ‘ohana are living paycheck to paycheck, it is critical that our state provide such support for our communities so that ‘ohana are able to thrive and not just survive.

The United States is the only developed country without national paid family leaveTo fill that gap, thirteen states plus the District of Columbia have passed paid family leave laws. In 2025, Hawai‘i should join them and pass paid family and medical leave (HB755, HB695, SB852SB1054)

 

How does paid family and medical leave work?

Click here to learn more about the benefits of paid family and medical leave, and how it would work in Hawai‘i.

 

Why do we need it?

 

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In 2024 we...

  • Grew a coalition of 27 organizations and 32 individuals
  • Gained a support of over 450 individuals statewide who signed our petition
  • Had 5 bills on the docket
  • Had advocates who submitted 933 pieces of testimony in SUPPORT throughout session
  • Passed bills through 9 hearings
  • Successfully held the first #OhanaFirst Paid Leave Rally at the Captiol

 

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