October 31st, 2003 marked the 25th anniversary of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). Enacted in 1978, the PDA amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify that the prohibition against sex discrimination in employment includes discrimination on the...
Family and Medical Leave as a Case Study
Barriers to and opportunities for better federal government support for working families and communities are directly linked to governmental support at all other levels. In this era of renewed emphasis on federalism, work-family advocates cannot ignore state and local...
Facts about the FMLA: What Does It Do, Who Uses It and How
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most significant advances for families in our nation’s history. More than 50 million employees have taken leave under the FMLA since it was enacted twelve years ago.
Detours on the Road to Employment: Obstacles Facing Low Income Women
For many women, the path to finding and keeping a job with decent wages and advancement opportunities is strewn with obstacles — from lack of adequate child care, to juggling work and family responsibilities, to dealing with on-the-job discrimination.
Guia para la Familiares y Medicas (FMLA): Preguntas y Respuestas
A principios de 1993, el Presidente Clinton firmó la Ley sobre Licencias por Razones Familiares y Médicas (Family and Medical Leave Act - FMLA), con la cual culminó casi una década de lucha por promulgar una legislación que permitiera a las personas ausentarse del...
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
The FMLA was the first national policy designed to help working Americans meet the dual demands of work and family. It was the first bill signed by President Clinton in 1993.
Pain Medications Preference Scale by Penny Simkin
FACT SHEET | A pregnant woman and her partner may use this scale to determine their preferences regarding her use of pain medications in labor.
