Rhode Island Will Become Eighth State to Guarantee Paid Sick Leave—and It’s No Coincidence – Rewire News Group
The Rhode Island legislature considered a paid sick leave bill last year, but it didn’t get much traction. That’s when a number of different factors intervened.
A Movement Grows Across the Country for Paid Family Leave – The Free Press
When filmmaker Ky Dickens learned she was about to become a mother, her doctor advised her that she would need at least 12 weeks of maternity leave to heal after giving birth to her daughter.
The Economics of Paid Family Leave – Capitol Ideas
Washington’s [state Senator Joe] Fain said when the Legislature looked at who had access to paid leave in the state and who did not, and which employers were able to offer the benefit and which were not, it was a “stark picture.”
Reproductive Health-Care Fights Roil Washington – Rewire – Rewire News Group
“As Congress considers what programs and initiatives to fund, we want members to know that women are watching and we won’t stand for any funding cuts that would undermine the health, well-being and economic security of this nation’s women and families,” said Sarah Lipton-Lubet, vice president at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
U.S. WORKERS WITHOUT PAID SICK LEAVE ENDURE MENTAL DISTRESS – Florida Atlantic University
The researchers found that workers without paid sick leave benefits reported a statistically significant higher level of psychological distress. They also are 1.45 times more likely to report that their distress symptoms interfere “a lot” with their daily life and activities compared to workers with paid sick leave.
It’s Evident That Paid Family Leave Has Bipartisan Agreement – Workforce.com
With a wide gap between the have’s and have-nots, conservatives and liberals agree that expanding paid family leave to all is crucial to the workplace.
Good jobs improve health and profits – The Star
Employers have seen a decrease in absenteeism, lower safety risks, as well as higher productivity rates at their workplaces as a result of providing fair wages, decent schedules and paid sick days to their employees.
In America, Parental Leave Is Still A Class Issue – Brides
With America being one of only four countries without guaranteed paid leave, many are left vulnerable to their employer’s leave policy. If you’re a part-time or retail worker, that’s likely to be less than generous—if it exists at all.
New School Year, Same Uncertainty for Parents Without Paid Sick Days – MomsRising – MomsRising
Vicki Shabo, vice president for workplace policies and strategies at the National Partnership for Women & Families, blogs about the importance of paid sick days for employed parents.
Push Launched Toward Requiring Austin Employers To Provide Paid Worker Sick Leave – Patch
[District 4 Councilman Greg] Casar noted the effort to require paid sick leave is no anomaly for Austin; more than 30 cities and seven state pave [sic] passed similar legislation.