How does investing in paid leave support businesses?

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A statewide paid leave program helps businesses attract and retain skilled workers.

• Montana’s job growth will slow as 100,000 workers approach retirement and too few skilled workers move into jobs. Paid leave can help businesses attract and retain workers.
• Because paid leave helps employers retain workers, they can experience lower turnover costs. In Montana, retaining one employee could save an employer up to $13,611.
• A statewide program can help small businesses compete with larger businesses by offering comparable benefits at little or no direct cost.
• In states with paid family and medical leave programs, employers have experienced improved worker attitudes and almost no program abuse.