Parental Leave: Revised Cost Estimate Reflecting the Impact of Spousal Leave

HRD-89-68 Published: Apr 06, 1989. Publicly Released: May 04, 1989.

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In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) estimated the costs of proposed revision to H.R. 770 allowing 10 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a seriously ill spouse; and (2) discussed the potential impact of such leave benefits on labor negotiations.

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Collective bargainingCost analysisDependentsEmergency leaveFamiliesHealth care costsLabor legislationLeave without payProposed legislationSick leave