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Creating ‘Opportunities to Discriminate’ Women’s Leader Concerned About New EEOC Rules Governing Wellness Programs

"The rules issued today by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) governing employer wellness programs create real cause for concern because they undermine essential protections against discrimination in employment and insurance — and critical...

‘We Remain Optimistic’ that Courts Will Reject Attacks on Contraceptive Coverage, Women’s Leader Says

"Today’s opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court provides that the government can still ensure that insurance companies provide the contraceptive coverage all employees need and deserve while this case continues. While we are disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court...

‘A Historic Step Forward in Stopping Sex Discrimination in Health Care’

“For generations, sex discrimination in health care – in pricing, in coverage, in access to care, in research, and more – has persisted, causing grave harm to women’s health. Until now, there was no way to challenge that discrimination but...

Sexual Harassment: When Laws Aren’t Nearly Enough

There have been so many moments that seemed like meaningful victories. None more so than in 1977, when this organization — then called the Women’s Legal Defense Fund — successfully litigated Barnes v. Costle in federal court in Washington, D.C. That...

Paid Sick Days are Critical for Workers’ Mental Health Too

In June, Madalyn Parker, a web developer living with chronic depression and anxiety, sent an email to her colleagues explaining that she would be taking two sick days to focus on her mental health. The CEO of her company promptly replied, praising her decision to...

9 Million Reasons Congress Must Act Now to Save CHIP

Cross-posted from MomsRising Federal funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ended last Saturday, September 30. More than nine million children and their families who rely on CHIP for affordable health care are now at risk of losing their...

National Partnership Comments to DOL on Military Leave Provisions of the FMLA

On behalf of the National Partnership for Women & Families, the National Military Family Association and the undersigned organizations, we thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Department of Labor’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking relating to legislative...

U.S. Department of Labor FMLA Report Highlights

The following selected findings were compiled and edited by Nicole Casta of the National Partnership for Women & Families from the U.S. Department of Labor report, Balancing the Needs of Families and Employers: Family and Medical Leave Surveys 2000 Update. These...

Paid Leave Means A Stronger Hawaii

FACT SHEET | The people of Oregon urgently need a national paid family and medical leave program

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