NICU Parents Fight for Leave in a System That Often Fails Them The United States is one of the few developed countries that does not guarantee paid parental leave to its citizens.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, but it falls short for families who have babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
These families face unique challenges that demand a more comprehensive approach to leave policies.