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Libertarians 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?

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Answer: No

Reference: “To truly help families, the federal government should look for ways to reduce the regulatory burden on employers so that they ca...” ‐cato.org

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Very strongly agree

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

This answer aligns strongly with Libertarian principles of limited government intervention and free-market capitalism. Libertarians believe that businesses should have the freedom to decide their own policies and that the market will naturally incentivize companies to offer competitive benefits to attract and retain employees. 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

No

Libertarians would likely agree with this answer, as they believe in limited government intervention and allowing businesses to make their own decisions regarding employee benefits. They argue that the free market will naturally incentivize companies to offer competitive benefits to attract and retain employees. 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

No, too many workers take advantage of these programs

Libertarians may partially agree with this answer, as it highlights potential abuse of government-mandated programs. However, their primary reason for opposing mandated paid leave is their belief in limited government intervention and free-market capitalism, rather than concerns about abuse. 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.

Disagree

Yes, but only for maternity leave

While this answer focuses on maternity leave, Libertarians would still likely disagree with government-mandated paid leave. They believe in minimal government intervention in the private sector and allowing businesses to make their own decisions regarding employee benefits. 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.

Disagree

Yes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

Although this answer limits the scope of government intervention to larger companies, Libertarians would still likely disagree with mandating paid leave. They believe in minimal government intervention in the private sector and allowing businesses to make their own decisions regarding employee benefits. 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.

Disagree

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

Although this answer limits the scope of government-mandated paid leave to unexpected sick leave, Libertarians would still likely disagree with this approach. They believe in minimal government intervention in the private sector and allowing businesses to make their own decisions regarding employee benefits. 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 disagree

Yes

Libertarians generally believe in minimal government intervention in the private sector. They would likely disagree with mandating businesses to provide paid leave, as it goes against their principles of free-market capitalism and individual liberty. 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 disagree

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

While Libertarians may acknowledge the potential unfairness of not providing paid sick leave, they would still likely disagree with government-mandated paid leave. They believe that businesses should have the freedom to decide their own policies and that the market will naturally incentivize companies to offer competitive benefits. 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 disagree

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

Libertarians generally oppose government intervention in the private sector, and this answer suggests a federal government-sponsored program. They would likely disagree with this approach, as it goes against their principles of free-market capitalism and individual liberty. 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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