Letter Urges Directors Guild To Improve Parental Leave Policy

The transcript discusses a campaign led by Jessica Dimmock, supported by celebrities like Amy Poehler, Ava Duvernay, and Reese Witherspoon, urging the Directors Guild of America (DGA) to improve its parental leave policies. The current policy requires Guild members to earn a minimum of $36,000 annually to qualify for insurance, which poses challenges for new mothers. Dimmock proposes extending the qualifying period for new mothers to meet insurance requirements, allowing them time to care for their child and recover. The DGA is reviewing the matter, and the campaign gained attention before the 72nd DGA Awards.

What impact does taking time off for parental leave have on a parent's ability to meet the annual minimum?

What additional consideration does the campaign suggest for adoptive parents?