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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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EDITORIAL: Paid Leave Gives Parents the Power

EDITORIAL: Paid Leave Gives Parents the Power

Editors March 26, 2015

Boston took a progressive step Wednesday when it created an ordinance that would allow paid parental leave for all non-unionized city employees. This new law will allow mothers and fathers, including those...

Boston city councilors filed an ordinance Monday for the city’s first paid parental leave policy for city employees. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DFP FILE PHOTO

City councilors file ordinance to offer paid parental leave to Boston employees

Kylie Ayal March 25, 2015

For the first time, eligible city employees could have to opportunity to receive paid parental leave, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced in a Monday press release. Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu...

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