Ahead of FMLA’s 30th anniversary, researchers find a lack of paid leave makes economic challenges worse across the U.S.
New State-By-State Analysis: Lack of Paid Leave in Most States Means Workers Struggle with Caregiving and Illness
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FMLA Used More Than 460 Million Times in 30 Years, New Analysis Shows
Feb 1, 2023 |
On the eve of the 30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act – also known as FMLA –, the National Partnership for Women & Families released a new analysis which finds that FMLA has been used more than 460 million times since being signed into law.
Reproductive Rights Clash With Religious Ones in Abortion Wars – Bloomberg Law
Jan 30, 2023 |
“Religious exemptions for certain health services “broadened” under the Trump presidency, said Shaina Goodman, director for reproductive health and rights at the National Partnership for Women & Families.”
Pregnant, nursing mothers gain employment rights protection – STL American
Jan 18, 2023 |
“Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families said the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was a win for gender and racial equity.”
Pass paid leave this legislative session – Santa Fe New Mexican
Jan 11, 2023 |
“The recent article focusing on priorities for the 2023 legislative session (“Reconsidering priorities,” Jan. 9) missed one critical opportunity: passing paid leave for New Mexico. No one should have to choose between a paycheck and taking care of their family. And research shows paid leave is good for businesses and the economy… “
Here’s what you need to know about new workplace protections for pregnant, nursing workers – Nebraska Examiner
Jan 10, 2023 |
Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, said the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was a win for gender and racial equity. She added, “For far too long, pregnant workers have gone without the critical protections many people need to maintain a healthy pregnancy: protections like the ability to take bathroom breaks during a shift, sit down while working a cash register, or pause to take a drink of water to stay hydrated.”
Study reveals that the abortion ban affects Latinas more than other women of color – Al Día News
Jan 10, 2023 |
“According to a new analysis from the National Partnership for Women & Families and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, shared with NBC News, it was found that nearly 6.5 million Latinas or more than 4 in 10 of reproductive age (42% of all Latinas ages 15-49) live in 26 states that have banned or are likely to ban abortions after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade earlier this year.”
Birth centers offer options. Why is there only one left in Massachusetts? – Boston Globe
Dec 30, 2022 |
The National Partnership for Women & Families estimates that if just 10 percent of births moved from hospitals to birth centers, there would be $189 million of annual savings to the health care system.
More states are making it easier to learn how much an open job pays – CBS News
Dec 29, 2022 |
“Women of color fare even worse. Black women make 64 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families.”
Addressing Paid Leave In American Work Culture – Forbes
Dec 28, 2022 |
“According to the National Partnership for Women & Families, “only 25% of United States workers have paid family leave through their employers, and just 41% have access to personal medical leave through employer-provided short-term disability insurance.””
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