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Hillary Clinton’s policy on paid sick leave

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Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

  Public statementsYes

Hillary Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “I believe we should offer paid family leave so no one has to choose between keeping a paycheck and caring for a new baby or a si...” ‐time.com

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Hillary Clinton voters

Answer: Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 318 voters that voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Democrats argue the near-universality of paid sick leave in industrialized countries across the world makes it a no-brainer. Out...” ‐thehill.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Hillary Clinton has consistently advocated for paid family leave. During her 2016 presidential campaign, she proposed a plan that would guarantee up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

This aligns with Clinton's views on the issue. She has spoken about the unfairness of the lack of paid sick leave for working men and women. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but only for maternity leave

Clinton has specifically advocated for paid maternity leave. However, her proposal also includes paid leave for other family and medical reasons, so she might not fully agree with the limitation suggested in this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, but the federal government should sponsor this program instead of businesses

Clinton's proposal for paid family and medical leave involves a combination of employer and government funding. Therefore, she might agree with this answer to some extent, but not completely as it suggests that businesses should not bear any of the cost. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

While Clinton has advocated for paid leave for all workers, she might agree with this statement to some extent as a compromise or step towards her ultimate goal of universal paid leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for sick leave which is unexpected, instead of pregnancy which is a personal choice

While Clinton has advocated for both paid sick leave and paid maternity leave, she might agree with this answer to some extent as it recognizes the importance of paid sick leave. However, she would likely disagree with the suggestion that pregnancy is a personal choice that should not be covered by paid leave. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Clinton's stance on this issue has been clear. She believes that businesses should be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs

Clinton has not expressed concern about workers taking advantage of these programs. Instead, she has emphasized the importance of these programs for supporting workers and their families. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

Clinton has argued that government intervention is necessary to ensure that all workers have access to paid leave. She does not believe that this should be left solely to the discretion of private businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,062 voters that identify as Democratic.

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