“The point we’re trying to make here is there’s a significant wage gap no matter where you’re at in the country,” says Sarah Crawford, director of workplace fairness at NWPF.
HIT Policy Committee: Exploring ‘alternate pathways’ for MU – Clinical Innovation + Technology
To reduce the burden on providers, the work group discussed consolidation of quality measures in an effort to “simplify things but advance them at the same time,” said Christine Bechtel, VP of the National Partnership for Women & Families, who led the subgroup on consolidation.
Bills spark debate over paid sick time in Michigan – Associated Press
More than 1.5 million Michigan workers — or about 46 percent of the state’s private sector workforce — cannot take paid sick leave, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families, a nonprofit group advocating for workplace fairness.
Overtime Laws Could Be Loosened Under GOP Comp-Time Proposal – Huffington Post
Vicki Shabo of the National Partnership for Women and Families said that if the proposal is like previous ones, it would be “misguided.”
NYC deal is key in sick days push, advocates say – Associated Press
“It’s a real step forward for our country because of the significance of New York City, the number of workers this supports and the fact that this creates momentum around the country,” said Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, one of the groups pushing the paid sick time cause nationwide.
Same-Sex Couples Deserve Equal Protection Under the Law
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the first of two cases that could significantly affect same-sex couples in this country.
Industry Experts Urge FDA Restraint In Regulation of Mobile Medical Technology – Bloomberg BNA
On March 20, the Health Subcommittee will discuss how technological advancements benefit health care patients and “ways to promote innovations.”
Sky Did Not Fall, Despite Parent Leave Law – Women’s eNews
The National Partnership for Women and Families, the Washington-based group that drafted the law in 1993, is leading a coalition that is working to strengthen the law so that it covers more workers and more types of caregiving obligations.
Does paid sick leave hurt employers and the economy? – MSNBC’s The Cycle
Only 19% of low-wage workers have access to paid sick days, and adults without sick leave are 1.5 times more likely to go to work sick, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families.
National Partnership VP Bechtel Tells Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health: “Meaningful Use is a critical piece…”
Testimony of Christine Bechtel, Vice President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Portland Joins Small Group of Jurisdictions In Adopting Paid Sick Leave Ordinance – Bloomberg BNA
Debra L. Ness, president of the Washington, D.C.-based National Partnership for Women & Families… issued a statement March 13 congratulating Portland on the passage of the law.
What you could buy with the gender pay gap – Women’s Agenda
That adds up to approximately $10,784 in lost salary each year according to The National Partnership for Women and Families. It’s a number that’s dipped one full percentage point since 2011 and takes any progress in closing the American gender pay gap all the way back to 2005.
After 20 years, some want more from Family and Medical Leave Act – Washington Post
The act’s provisions have been used more than 100 million times to help workers manage family health crises and newborn care, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families.
Paid Sick Days Bill Passes in Portland!
Just moments ago, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that will let tens of thousands of workers in Portland earn the paid sick days they need.
The FMLA Turns 20: Why Taking the Next Step is Critical for Latinos and All Families – LCLAA Blog
Latino workers and their families feel the pressure of the nation’s out-of-date polices more than most. New data from the Labor Department show that Latinos are among the workers most likely to report not taking FMLA leave even though they were eligible.
In Paid Family Leave, US Trails Most of the Globe – New York Times
“This was really intended as a first step,” said Vicki Shabo, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women and Families, referring to the law, which the group helped write.
Patients and families can help reinvent health care – ACP Internist
One of the best tools available to improve care is authentic patient and family engagement.
Marissa Mayer’s Yahoo – PBS’s “To the Contrary”
A look at how massive cuts across the federal government will impact women, children and families; Marissa Mayer’s recent stance on telecommuting for Yahoo employees; There may be some dangerous chemicals lurking in your personal care products and Rep. Jan Schakowsky wants to change that.
Back to the Office at Yahoo
National Partnership President Debra Ness talks to the New York Times about Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer’s decision to end the company’s work-from-home policy.
Pelosi, in Palm Beach County, urges long-awaited passage of Paycheck Fairness Act – The Palm Beach Post
Guns, climate change and voting reform upstaged equal pay for women during President Obama’s state of the union address Feb. 12, but Nancy Pelosi made it the top priority in her comments to a women’s organization on Wednesday.
