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Paid Leave Government paid leave programs hurt poorer workers and women. Undermining Existing Paid Leave Benefits A majority of workers have paid leave benefits thanks to employer-provided programs, state and city-based programs, and private disability insurance. Businesses are increasingly expanding benefits for workers, including those working part-time. A federal program could get in the way of this trend and disrupt existing options. Government Paid Leave Programs Hurt Poorer Workers And Women Low-income workers are hurt most by payroll taxes taken from earnings to fund paid leave entitlements and are less likely to take benefits. They are also more likely to lose job opportunities: As employment costs go up, employers will seek to minimize their costs and exposure by reducing staff. ....