Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 30, 2024 – The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) has published updated guidance on workplace harassment for the first time in...
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National Partnership Commends Rule Finalizing Harassment Protections for Workers
Apr 30, 2024 |
“This guidance is a much-needed step in the right direction to better protect more workers from varying forms of harassment,” said Jocelyn C. Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
NPWF Condemns Partisan Effort To Weaken Pregnant Worker Protections
Apr 26, 2024 |
“It’s no coincidence that this organized, partisan effort is occurring in states that have some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, including substantial racial disparities that disproportionately harm Black women,” said Jocelyn C. Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
NPWF Releases Recommendations to End the Poverty Trap for Disabled Women
Apr 26, 2024 |
The reports explain the policies and practices that would uplift disabled women and families, and include a focus on critical reforms to public benefit programs and proposals that would allow disabled women and families to save money, build wealth, and thrive – and particularly women of color who face multiple systems of oppression.
Overtime Rule Would Put More Money in the Pockets of Working Women
Apr 23, 2024 |
Today, the Biden administration published a final rule to support higher pay and better work-family balance for workers by strengthening protections to ensure more workers are eligible for overtime pay.
HHS Expands Important Protections for Reproductive Health Privacy
Apr 22, 2024 |
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finalized a regulation that would strengthen the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to provide additional protections for reproductive health patients.
National Partnership Welcomes Jennifer M. Ng’andu to Board of Directors, Announces Shreya Jani as Board Chair
Apr 17, 2024 |
“I’m excited to welcome Jennifer to the National Partnership’s Board, and to have Shreya lead our Board as the new chair. Both are brilliant leaders, unafraid to blaze new trails and committed to the breadth of work needed to uplift women and working families while prioritizing equity.”
National Partnership Commends Rule Finalizing Strong Protections for 2.8 Million Pregnant Workers
Apr 15, 2024 |
“This is an important moment for pregnant workers, those with pregnancy difficulties or complications, and those who are considering having a baby. These workers can now rest assured that the EEOC will uphold their rights in the workplace…”
National Partnership Has Harsh Criticism for Virginia Governor Following Veto of Paid Leave Legislation
Apr 8, 2024 |
Today, we join with our friends and allies in Virginia vowing to continue the fight for paid leave, following the disappointing news that Governor Youngkin vetoed SB 373 – legislation that would have provided eight weeks of paid leave to many working Virginians.
CT may expand its paid sick leave law this year. Here’s what to know – Hartford Courant
Apr 8, 2024 |
“Proponents of the bill argue that both employers and employees benefit from paid sick leave, with a study from the National Partnership for Women & Families finding that sick leave reduces the rate of employees leaving and also increases productivity. Supporters also argue that paid sick leave gives employees more stability and economic security.”
Everyone Needs A MAPP—Organization Supporting Women In Hospitality – Forbes
Apr 8, 2024 |
“For the second year in a row MAPP members will join forces to support the National Partnership for Women & Families in Washington, D.C. in September. After all, James said, “The policies we are advocating for are for women across the board, not just women in hospitality.””
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