Allegheny County Council passes first-of-its-kind parental leave mandate in 11-4 vote

A community story from Pennsylvania, reported by Penn Capital-Star.

Community · Pennsylvania · October 21, 2026

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Many employees in Allegheny County will soon be eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after council this evening passed the first policy of its kind in the country.

Reported by Penn Capital-Star, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at Penn Capital-Star →

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