Balancing the needs of the nuclear family with those of parents who can no longer live independently is a reality for many American workers. This article notes that, while more Americans are caring for their children and their parents, while balancing career, it can be an experience that can be challenging, life changing, and enriching.

In this article, we use feminist theories of the state to examine why the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has had relatively little impact on increasing men's caregiving after the birth or adoption of a child. An analysis of witness testimonies and of the language of the proposed bill at three different stages of its development revealed that…

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is intended to protect employees' job and health benefits while they are on leave for certain family and health needs. This publication provides, in question-answer format, a description of the rights and obligations of employees and employers as stipulated by the FMLA. The report focuses on the requirements…