New analysis of Census Bureau data shows persistent pay gap with women paid just 78 cents per every dollar that men make WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 12, 2023 – Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families released new analysis of the pay gap...
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Equal pay for Black women requires new laws like Philly’s salary history ban, advocates say – WHYY
Jul 24, 2023 |
“In Pennsylvania, Black women earn 60 cents on every dollar, according to U.S. Census data compiled by the National Partnership for Women and Families.”
More than 800K N.J. workers can get fired for taking paid family leave. This would end that. – NJ.com
Jul 24, 2023 |
“New York, the District of Colombia, Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon, Colorado, Maryland and Delaware all have family leave programs with that protect workers who take use it, according to a report from the National Partnership for Women and Families, an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that tracked paid family leave programs nationwide.”
Employers Can Help Raise The Bar For Reproductive Health Equity – Health Affairs
Jul 20, 2023 |
“At the National Partnership for Women & Families, where I work, my colleagues and I have recently witnessed corporations using their clout to take a stand, many for the first time, on guaranteeing reproductive health coverage for their employees, and publicly standing against restrictions on reproductive rights.”
Una nueva ley en el país otorga beneficios a las trabajadoras embarazadas: conoce de qué se trata – Univision Dallas – Fort Worth
Jul 14, 2023 |
This month, Sinsi Hernández-Cancio joined Univision Dallas – Fort Worth to discuss the new benefits provided to working women by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Watch her interview.
Kalpana Kotagal’s Confirmation as EEOC Commissioner Is A Win for Working Women
Jul 12, 2023 |
Today the Senate took an important step in the fight for equity in the workplace when it confirmed Kalpana Kotagal as a commissioner to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
After Maine Becomes 14th State to Pass Paid Family and Medical Leave, NPWF Calls for Federal Action
Jul 11, 2023 |
Today, Maine became the 14th state (including the District of Columbia) to enact a strong paid family and medical leave program, providing Mainers up to 12 weeks of paid leave to care for themselves or family members…
The Supreme Court Is Dismantling Our Rights – It’s Time To Fight Back
Jun 29, 2023 |
Once again, a group of right-wing extremist Supreme Court Justices have overturned 50 years of precedent based on their narrow ideological agenda. This decision to effectively bar most race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions removes one of the most effective tools we have to help college campuses reflect the diversity of our world and prepare students to succeed in it.
What employee caregivers really want from work – Fast Company
Jun 26, 2023 |
“Paid leave is essential for working caregivers to manage their caregiving responsibilities effectively. In fact, according to data from the National Partnership for Women and Families, with paid leave, “at least 3.7 million more female caregivers would be in the workforce by 2030.“”
New NPWF Report: Emergency Leave Helped Workers Manage COVID-19 Needs, But Limited Reach Blunted Impact
Jun 21, 2023 |
A new report released today by the National Partnership for Women & Families finds that emergency leave policies implemented in the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) were effective at protecting public health in 2020, but would have had stronger benefits with broader eligibility…
New NPWF Analysis Reveals Widespread Discrimination Leaves LGBTQI+ Parents Struggling to Make Ends Meet, With Less Access to Federal Support Programs
Jun 14, 2023 |
A new report from the National Partnership for Women & Families finds that LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex) parents have more difficulty paying for everyday expenses such as food, rent and medical bills than other groups.
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