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Men file majority of paid family leave claims in key states

In states with paid family leave programs, more fathers than mothers are claiming benefits to bond with new children.

Oct 18, 2026, 8:55 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (National Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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The United States does not have a federal law guaranteeing paid parental leave, NPR reported.

However, in states that have established their own paid family leave programs, men are now filing the majority of claims for this benefit.

This trend indicates that more fathers are taking advantage of paid family leave to spend time bonding with their new children, surpassing mothers in some states.

The shift highlights changing dynamics in parental roles within families where paid leave is available.

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NPR National: Dad shift: Men now file majority of paid family leave claims in key states

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