The Missing Paid Vacation: Why America Lagged Behind

The Absence of Mandatory Paid Vacation in the United States: A Historical Look

In the grand tapestry of global labor practices, the United States stands out as a peculiar anomaly. By the dawn of the 21st century, while most developed nations had woven mandatory paid vacation into the fabric of their employment laws, America remained conspicuously bare. This absence isn’t just a statistical footnote; it’s a deeply rooted … Read more