U.S. women are leaving jobs due to lack of paid leave, impacting work-life balance and workforce retention.

A growing number of women in the U.S. are leaving their jobs due to insufficient paid leave policies, according to new data from workforce surveys and labor advocates. Many cite the inability to balance work and family responsibilities, particularly during childbirth, illness, or caregiving, as a key factor. Experts say the absence of comprehensive leave benefits, especially in private sector jobs, disproportionately affects women and contributes to workforce attrition. The issue has gained attention amid ongoing debates over federal and state-level reforms to expand leave protections.