Definition of family leave

family leavenoun

nghỉ phép gia đình

/ˌfæməli ˈliːv//ˌfæməli ˈliːv/

The term "family leave" refers to a leave of absence granted to employees for dealing with family-related issues or obligations. The concept of family leave originated in the 1970s, when the United Nations adopted a set of principles promoting policies that helped to improve women's political, economic, and social status. These principles included maternity leave and parental leave, which recognized the importance of caring for and bonding with newborns and young children. In the United States, the first significant step towards family leave legislation was taken in 1993, when President Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This act granted eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child, as well as for the serious health condition of the employee or the employee's spouse, child, or parent. The term "family leave" became commonly used to describe this legislation and has since evolved to include other types of leave, such as military caregiver leave, which provides up to 26 weeks of leave for caring for a family member who is a covered service member with a serious injury or illness. As society becomes more inclusive and diverse, the definition of family is expanding to include more than just traditional husband-wife and parent-child relationships, prompting some states and companies to introduce broader forms of family leave, such as leave for same-sex partners, elderly parents, and grandparents. In summary, family leave is a type of leave that allows employees to take time away from work to deal with family-related matters, and the concept has its roots in UN principles for women's rights and has evolved over time in response to changing societal norms and needs.

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Example:
  • Sarah is currently on a family leave from her job as a marketing executive to care for her newborn child.

    Sarah hiện đang nghỉ phép gia đình, không làm giám đốc tiếp thị nữa mà để chăm sóc đứa con mới sinh.

  • After Adrian's wife passed away, he was able to take several months of family leave to be with his children during their time of grief.

    Sau khi vợ Adrian qua đời, anh đã có thể nghỉ phép gia đình vài tháng để ở bên các con trong thời gian đau buồn của họ.

  • The company offers its employees up to 12 weeks of paid family leave to spend with a newborn, adopted, or foster child.

    Công ty cung cấp cho nhân viên tối đa 12 tuần nghỉ phép có lương để chăm sóc trẻ sơ sinh, trẻ em được nhận nuôi hoặc trẻ nuôi dưỡng tạm thời.

  • Lisa's boss was understanding when she requested family leave to travel with her husband and adult children on a long-awaited family vacation.

    Sếp của Lisa rất thông cảm khi cô yêu cầu xin nghỉ phép để đi du lịch cùng chồng và các con đã trưởng thành trong kỳ nghỉ gia đình mà cô đã mong đợi từ lâu.

  • The government has implemented new policies to provide more generous family leave packages, recognizing the important role that families play in our society.

    Chính phủ đã thực hiện các chính sách mới nhằm cung cấp các gói nghỉ phép gia đình hào phóng hơn, thừa nhận vai trò quan trọng của gia đình trong xã hội của chúng ta.

  • Mark's sister has been struggling with a serious illness, so he has decided to take family leave to help care for her and offer emotional support to his family.

    Chị gái của Mark đang phải vật lộn với căn bệnh nghiêm trọng, vì vậy anh quyết định xin nghỉ phép để chăm sóc chị và hỗ trợ tinh thần cho gia đình.

  • After Ellie gave birth to her third child, she opted to take a year of unpaid family leave to dedicate her full attention to her new family member.

    Sau khi Ellie sinh đứa con thứ ba, cô đã quyết định nghỉ phép không lương một năm để dành toàn bộ sự chú ý cho thành viên mới trong gia đình.

  • The family leave policy allows both men and women to take time off to be with their families, recognizing that family responsibilities tend to fall unequally on women.

    Chính sách nghỉ phép gia đình cho phép cả nam và nữ được nghỉ phép để ở bên gia đình, thừa nhận rằng trách nhiệm gia đình thường không đồng đều với phụ nữ.

  • David's company offers a flexible family leave arrangement that allows employees to work part-time while caring for a sick loved one or newborn.

    Công ty của David cung cấp chế độ nghỉ phép gia đình linh hoạt cho phép nhân viên làm việc bán thời gian trong khi chăm sóc người thân bị bệnh hoặc trẻ sơ sinh.

  • Amanda's spouse works abroad, so she had to take an extended family leave to manage the household and look after their children while her partner was away.

    Chồng của Amanda làm việc ở nước ngoài nên cô phải xin nghỉ phép dài hạn để quản lý gia đình và chăm sóc con cái trong thời gian chồng cô đi vắng.