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Many countries offer 100% paid family leave, with some offering it for a substantial amount of time.

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For example, Norway offers 49 weeks of leave with 100%pay.

The United States, on the other hand, offers no paid leave.

Covered employers under the FMLA generally include those with 50 employees or more.

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However, a Harris presidency may bring substantial changes to this policy.

Here is what might happen for paid family leaveif Vice President Kamala Harris is elected in November.

This is not a novel concept.

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Today, she has made it a central issue of her campaign.

As governor, Tim Walz signed a bill that would providepaid family and medical leavefor workers in Minnesota.

The bill providespartial wage replacementfor up to 20 weeks of family or medical leave during a 52-week period.

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A few days later, the governor of Minnesota was introduced as Kamala Harriss running mate.

If elected, Harris might face something her predecessors did not: bipartisan support.

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