Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand: Trump’s Paid Leave Policy Is ‘Woefully Inadequate’ – KIWOEFULLY INAD
Gillibrand explains the policy proposed by the Trump administration covers only parental leave, as opposed to a wider range of life events, such as paid time for employees who must care for sick family members. She also points out that the suggested means to pay for the plan is not realistic.
I’m a Freelancer. That Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Need Paid Leave. –
“Only 14 percent of Americans have access to paid family leave. While my husband and I are fortunate enough to be able to get by without my income in the short term, this time off will likely affect our long-term well-being, economic and otherwise,” writes Elissa Strauss.
Washington State’s Working Families Score ‘Groundbreaking’ Paid Leave Victory – Rewire – HINGTONSTATE’S WORKING FAMILIES SCORE ‘GROUNDBREAKING’ PAVICTORY –
“This is a truly groundbreaking victory for working families and a powerful model for the nation,” Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, which advocates for paid family and medical leave, said in a statement.
Washington State’s Working Families Score ‘Groundbreaking’ Paid Leave Victory (Updated) – HINGTONSTATE’S WORKING FAMILIES SCORE ‘GROUNDBREAKING’ PAIVICTORY (U
The legislation offers a progressive financing mechanism that covers close to 100 percent of low-wage workers’ income, meaning workers will no longer be forced to choose between a paycheck and their family.
Fathers and adoptive parents who work at Starbucks deserve equal leave when they bring home children –
“A big reason why I went to work for Starbucks seven years ago was because of their inclusiveness of the LGBTQ communities … That’s why I was so surprised to learn that the paid leave offered to partners (the moniker for store employees) does not extend to fathers or adoptive parents,” writes Niko Walker.
Time or money? Bill could change overtime rules – NJ.com – NJ.com
Vicki Shabo, vice president for the National Partnership for Women & Families, said in a letter to The Hill, a U.S. political website, the measure would actually give workers less flexibility and take money from the hands of working people by giving them “a false and dangerous choice between overtime pay now and time off later.”
Meet the Microsoft Executive Behind the Company’s Major New Paid Leave Policy –
In a LinkedIn announcement, Microsoft’s Chief People Officer, Kathleen Hogan, wrote that the company is effecting a new global benefit for their employees: family caregiver leave.
CBO Confirms: When It Comes to ‘Better Care,’ GOP Senators Don’t Count Reproductive Care – Rewire – CONCARE –
“By gutting Medicaid, repealing significant insurance protections, defunding Planned Parenthood, and expanding harmful abortion coverage restrictions, it would devastate women and families,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
The Senate’s New Health Care Bill Makes It More Expensive to Be a Woman – TIME Money – SENTIM
According to Stephanie Glover, a senior health policy analyst at the National Partnership for Women & Families, waiving Essential Health Benefits is an “attack” on the guaranteed coverage of maternity care in the individual market. “Women need access to maternity coverage, it’s an essential part of their health care,” says Glover.
Parental leaves are great, but what about aging-parent leaves? – Kansas City Star –
“More than three in four people who take leave in this country do so to recover from serious illness or injuries, or to care for a seriously ill or injured parent, spouse, child or relative,” said National Partnership President Debra Ness.
