Existing law allows U.S. workers 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain purposes and with some limitations, under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Trumps election has spurred speculation over whether Republican-backed Fed reform proposals -- such as subjecting monetary policy to an audit or a mechanical rate-setting rule -- could become law, potentially limiting the Feds independence.
Applications for jobless benefits remained below 300,000 for the 12th straight week, signaling the labor market remains firm even as the economy has been slow to rebound from a first-quarter slump.
Fewer Americans than forecast filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, pushing the average over the past month to the lowest level in 15 years and underscoring labor-market strength.
Wages and salaries in the United States rose at a faster pace in the first quarter, signaling workers are having some success seeking higher pay as the labor market strengthens.
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