10 best and worst states for working dads

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With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s a good time for working dads to be proud of all they do for their families. But are they in an environment that allows them to care for themselves? 

Across the U.S., 94% of married fathers work, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. To see where they stand the best chance of work-life balance, WalletHub analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 21 indicators to reveal which ones were the friendliest toward working dads — and which ones leave a lot to be desired. Categories like average length of a workday, parental leave policies, child care costs and the health of the male population factored into each state’s score.

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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