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Paid leave laws should reflect that reality.\r\nFlexible leave for wellbeing could allow people to recharge, care for family, and pursue meaningful life experiences, creating happier, healthier and productive communities.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":42,"closing_date":"2026-11-07","created_at":"2026-04-09T09:52:10.825Z","updated_at":"2026-06-17T11:53:30.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-05-07T14:49:45.759Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-04-09T10:16:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Neelima Guntupalli","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DWP","name":"Department for Work and 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