Dad Loves His Work is the tenth studio album by James Taylor, released in 1981.

The album's title was a response by Taylor to then-wife Carly Simon, who had issued an ultimatum to Taylor regarding his constant touring, leaving her home with their two children, Benjamin and Sally.

Simon informed Taylor in 1980 that unless he curtailed his schedule to be home more with his family, that she would divorce him.

Shortly before the album's release, the pair separated, officially dissolving their 11-year marriage in 1983.

Rolling Stone wrote that "the tunes are simple and memorable—you can sing along with most of them after two listens.