“Today, we stand alongside Virginia’s hardworking advocates, workers and families to celebrate another historic and important win in the state, and to express deep gratitude to Governor Abigail Spanberger for signing paid sick and safe leave into law.”
“Today, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requested White House approval of a proposed rule to stop requiring many employers, contractors, unions, schools and governments to regularly report demographic workforce data to the federal government — data that includes race, sex, and ethnicity of workers across certain categories.”
“Telework can provide clear benefits for workers and employers, yet access to such opportunities is too often uneven and arbitrary,” said Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families and co-lead of The 75 Million.
A new report, “AI and Emerging Risks for Women Workers,” from the National Partnership for Women & Families finds that artificial intelligence is reshaping women’s jobs and working conditions.
“This week, the Virginia legislature gave final approval to a comprehensive paid family and medical leave program in the Commonwealth, making Virginia the 15th state, including Washington, D.C., to enact a paid leave law and marking a major step forward for working families in the state.”
“With each passing day, the Trump administration makes more evident its agenda to rewrite history, normalize racism and sexism, and target people and organizations that fight for civil rights. Its latest tactic – to pursue an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center – is an attack against all those who strive to advance justice and help all people live free from discrimination.”
On the heels of its Spring Board meeting, and as the organization prepares to celebrate its 55th Anniversary, the National Partnership for Women & Families announced that Michele L. Jawando has joined as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
“The National Partnership for Women & Families applauds the passage of legislation that will provide paid sick leave and paid safe leave to workers across the state of Virginia. HB5/SB199 will keep workers from having to decide between going to work sick or ignoring their own health and safety, and losing money in their paychecks or their jobs altogether.”
Coming off the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, and now transitioning into Women’s History Month, a new report shows that Black women are disproportionately impacted by the absence of a national paid sick leave law.
“The National Partnership for Women & Families is thrilled to congratulate Virginia on passing a paid family and medical leave law, which will provide 3.2 million Virginians with access to paid time off to take care of themselves or their loved ones.”