Paid-leave laws are on the books in 14 states and DC; some small firms cite staffing strains

The U.S. has no national paid family and medical leave requirement, Forbes reports, but 14 states and Washington, DC, have passed their own laws. Maryland's and Virginia's mandates have yet to take effect. Some business owners in Minnesota and Colorado say covering extended absences is difficult; a Bipartisan Policy Center fellow argues that state-paid benefits can help small companies compete for workers.