There is a new idea out Washington D.C. for how to pass paid leave policy that would pull from Social Security. This version comes from Senator Marco Rubio and Ivanka Trump. Align explains the politics behind the Rubio plan being crafted and how both parties will attempt to get credit if and when some type of paid leave policy passes.

Meanwhile, business operators are getting pulled into a conversation over the infant mortality rate. The reasons for why the rate is higher compared to other countries vary but none of it makes the U.S. look good around the world. The Align crew explains the connection being made with paid leave policies and entry-level pay.

Also on the podcast, a highly publicized economic study into the effects of raising the minimum wage is good news for people calling for large increases and it means a new starting point in the conversation has been set.

Those stories plus the legislative scorecard including several updates on wages, scheduling and paid leave.