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.
What a Celebration! The FMLA at 20
This month, the National Partnership, along with other advocates, workers and lawmakers, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – the first and only national law to help workers balance the demands of job and family.
Progress in Washington, Vermont and Philadelphia!
Earlier this month, lawmakers in Washington state held a hearing to consider proposed paid sick days and family and medical leave insurance bills.
Know Your Rights: The Family and Medical Leave Act
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – the nation’s first and only federal law that helps women and men meet their responsibilities at home and on the job.
20 Years Ago Today, America Became a More Family Friendly Nation — And We Must Do It Again
Today, we mark a historic and celebratory moment in our nation’s history.
The Family and Medical Leave Act Turns 20!
Tuesday, February 5, marks exactly 20 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law.
More 2013 Paid Sick Days Campaigns Kick Off!
On opposite sides of the country, coalitions of workers, businesses and activists kicked off paid sick days campaigns this week.
After Four Years, It’s Time for Concrete Action – An Executive Order from President Obama – to Help Reduce the Wage Gap
Four years ago today, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act – a law that restored pay discrimination victims’ right to have their day in court.
Progress on Women’s Reproductive Rights
Last week, after a pro-choice president was sworn in for a second term and as we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade, something pretty spectacular happened.
Now is the Time for Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia
With a swell of support from a coalition of workers, advocates, businesses and lawmakers, a proposal for a citywide earned paid sick days standard was introduced in the Philadelphia City Council today.
Video: Charlotte News Anchors and Residents Make the Case for Paid Sick Days
In a seemingly impromptu discussion of work and family policies this week, two news anchors at a FOX affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina, offered their opinions on why both paid sick days and paid maternity leave should be basic workplace standards.
An Integral Step Forward for Women, Families and the Nation
“Our journey is not complete until our wives, our mothers and daughters can earn a living equal to their efforts.”
