This week, we look at the Tennessee governor’s plan to offer paid leave to state government employees and a lawsuit to block a local “ban the box” ordinance in Iowa.
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Tennessee Paid Family Leave
Tennessee will provide up to 12 weeks annually of paid family and medical leave to its state government employees, under a policy Gov. Bill Lee (R) announced Jan. 7.
Paid leave will be available for the birth or adoption of a child, an employee or family member illness, ...