What the shutdown taught us about paid family leave – Roll Call
Many federal workers and contractors had to make difficult choices between putting food on the table or paying their bills. What these government employees endured is, unfortunately, a sobering reality for many low-wage workers every day.
Racine residents push for paid family leave – Journal Times
One day while working Maria, who has diabetes, passed out due to low blood sugar and was taken to a hospital in Kenosha. Her recovery was going to take months. “I asked (my employer) if I could use my vacation days for medical leave,” Maria told The Journal Times. “They said I couldn’t use vacation time for medical leave.”
The Florida Yoga Studio Shooter Had “Hatred Towards Women,” Police Say – Bustle
Portland council and Maine Legislature consider mandated paid sick leave – Portland Press Herald
The [Portland City Council Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee] held a public hearing on the ordinance Jan. 8 that lasted three hours. The vast majority of the speakers supported the ordinance, saying that workers shouldn’t have to choose between a day’s pay and taking care of themselves or a family member.
Democrats Have A Real Shot Of Getting Somewhere On Paid Family Leave – Huffington Post
Paid Parental Leave: The one issue that Trump, rivals can agree on – Palm Beach Post
Dementia and caregiving: It’s time for paid family leave – Star Tribune
For his last few years, my dad lived in a care facility. The memory care unit staff treated him well. But he needed more than the staff. He needed my brothers and me to help him navigate his changing needs.
Energy around Paid Leave Policies Continue to Grow – Next City
“We have a hotline for people to call if they’re having problems accessing paid family leave or paid sick time, which we have here in New York City,” [A Better Balance’s Sherry] Leiwant said. “We hear all the time from people how life-changing it is having these benefits and how important they are for taking care of their families.”
Meghan Markle May Be Taking an Alternative Approach to Childbirth – Vogue
Legislature passes expanded paid family leave bill – NJTV
The Legislature has approved a bill to expand New Jersey’s Paid Family Leave Law. It would give eligible workers more paid leave to care for a newborn or other family member and more money for each day of leave they take.
