A first-of-its-kind analysis conducted by the National Partnership for Women & Families found positive trends in three state paid leave programs, showing that over time, access and use of these programs grew as they reached more workers and became more focused on equity and inclusion.
While it is unsurprising that the majority-Republican Senate voted to confirm Andrea Lucas to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the news is yet another blow to the lives and livelihoods of workers, as the ripple effects of Donald Trump’s election and the actions of his administration continue to harm people throughout our country.
A new analysis from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) finds that if Americans who provide care to loved ones received a check for that work, it would be in the amount of more than $1.1 trillion.
Today, the National Partnership for Women and Families unveiled the top companies setting new standards for paid leave policies in 2025. The 2025 “Leading on Leave” report highlights seven companies that exceeded benchmark qualifications for their policies and practices on paid leave.
Since being created by Congress more than 100 years ago, the Women’s Bureau at the Department of Labor has made significant contributions to improving women’s status and treatment in the workplace.
More than 100 million people do not have paid family leave through their jobs. For far too long, these workers – both women and men –– have had to choose: go to work and continue earning a paycheck to pay bills and keep food on the table – or stay home to care for a sick loved one.
“Lucas’ choice for chief of staff, Shannon Royce – who has publicly expressed hostility to LGBTQI+ rights – reflects just the latest example of how the agency has abandoned its mission to protect all workers from unlawful employment discrimination.”
The DOGE mandate to cut the vast majority of OFCCP employees and shuttering of most OFCCP field offices is an assault on the civil rights of America’s workers, particularly disabled workers and veterans.
“This latest veto by Governor Youngkin is deeply troubling and disappointing and sends a clear message about his lack of commitment to adopting concrete policies to address the real needs of families across the state. For too many families, the lack of access to caregiving supports like paid family and medical leave means that they must make impossible choices…”
The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new report on the positive impact that comprehensive paid family and medical leave laws have on workers with chronic medical conditions.
According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
Our new study shows that the lack of paid leave in the following states is hurting their economy, making the state less competitive, and hurting personal finances in the long run.
This week, the Trump Administration unlawfully attempted to fire two of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s sitting commissioners – Chair Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels. The dismissals are the latest example of blatant overreach beyond existing authority and gross misuse of power by the administration, all in an effort to disrupt vigorous enforcement of employment discrimination laws.
Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families announced the addition of Udochi Onwubiko as the Managing Director for Economic Justice Policy.
The Department of Labor’s announcement of a proposed rule to eliminate the subminimum wage for disabled workers is an important step to right the wrongs disabled workers have faced for generations and help ensure meaningful inclusion of disabled workers in the labor market.
A scientific opinion poll released today shows that an overwhelming majority of small companies support a national paid family and medical leave program funded by a combination of employee and employer contributions.
“All of us at the National Partnership for Women & Families were saddened to hear about the passing of Lilly Ledbetter. She was a true American heroine in every sense of the word and dedicated her life to fighting for equal pay and fairness for all workers.”
Our new analysis shows the wage gap for all women workers is now 75 cents, 3 cents wider than last year, and the first time the wage gap has grown in over 20 years.
Today, the National Partnership released a new analysis on the likely impacts of abortion access on state ballots in the November 2024 election. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade two years ago continues to cause significant harm to millions across the nation.
