Social Security and paid leave have long been conceived as largely separate programs. Yet the omission of guaranteed protections in the event of serious but temporary illness or injury is a gap that perpetuates economic insecurity for workers across the country. This panel explores paid leave as a missing piece of Social Security in America and frames ongoing discussions about the future of Social Security as an opportunity to truly “complete” Social Security by ensuring we all have access to paid leave.
Speakers included:
- Sharita Gruberg, National Partnership for Women and Families
- Molly Weston Williamson, Benefits Futures Studio
- Nancy Altman, Social Security Works
- Josh McCabe, Niskanen Center
- Moderator: Indi Dutta-Gupta, National Academy of Social Insurance