05/25/2026
Parents with babies in the NICU shouldn’t have to choose between being there for their child and protecting their job.
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A new proposal is pushing for families to receive an additional 12 weeks of unpaid NICU leave on top of the standard 12 weeks of FMLA — giving parents more time to bond, support, and care for their baby during one of the hardest seasons imaginable.
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No parent should have to return to work before their baby even comes home. This is an important conversation that deserves more attention. 🤍