The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a new report on the positive impact that comprehensive paid family and medical leave laws have on workers with chronic medical conditions.
National study finds ‘suffering’ for Ohio families and economy without paid leave – Ohio Capital Journal
“New research from the National Partnership for Women & Families looked at the national and state-level impact of paid leave policies on economic outcomes. About 72% of Ohioans don’t have paid family leave through their employers, amounting to about 4.5 million workers, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.”
New Release Highlights “Red Flag” States for Women on Galentine’s Day
According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
Lawmaker hopes to extend paid family leave law to Nevada’s private sector – Nevada Current
“According to a report released this month by the National Partnership for Women & Families, nearly half of all workers nationwide, and 66% of workers in Nevada, are ineligible for FMLA.”
New Analysis: Paid Leave Policy in 14 States Sets a Strong National Standard
According to new research from the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), paid family and medical leave has had a positive impact in 14 states, setting the standard for what a national policy could look like.
37 State Economies Harmed by Lack of Paid Leave, According to New Analysis
Our new study shows that the lack of paid leave in the following states is hurting their economy, making the state less competitive, and hurting personal finances in the long run.
It’s almost Election Day. Where is the paid parental leave policy? – The 19th
“Post-Build Back Better, the reality is the paid leave is going to look different depending on the composition of Congress and and there are now different models on the table,” Frye said. “The other reality is that it’s complicated, it’s not like you can just slap it down and say, ‘Here it is.’ It’s going to take some time to think through what can really work …and I’d rather have her approach it that way.”
Poll: Most Small Businesses in Michigan Support Paid Family/Medical Leave Policies – DBusiness Magazine
“The survey, conducted by Lake Research Partners on behalf of Small Business Majority and the National Partnership for Women & Families, found 79 percent of Michigan small businesses support enacting a national paid family leave program that would guarantee employees wage replacement for up to 12 weeks, funded by shared employer and employee contributions of 0.5 percent each.”
New Poll Finds Strong Small Business Support for Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies
A scientific opinion poll released today shows that an overwhelming majority of small companies support a national paid family and medical leave program funded by a combination of employee and employer contributions.
How Companies Can Improve Paid Leave With New ‘Leading On Leave Index’ – Forbes
“Offering competitive paid leave benefits is becoming a business imperative. But the absence of any ‘standard’ paid leave package, coupled with a lack of benefits transparency, has made it challenging for companies to achieve this goal. To overcome these barriers, the National Partnership for Women & Families has launched a new initiative called the ‘Leading on Leave Index.'”
Where Harris and Trump stand on paid family leave – UpNorthNews
“Overall, nearly 2.5 million workers — 77% of the state workforce — have no paid family leave option through their jobs, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF).”
When You’re Self-Employed, Determining Maternity Leave Is a Double-Edged Sword – PopSugar
“‘There isn’t a national mandate that requires an employer to provide paid family or medical leave,’ says Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy group that focuses on these issues. ‘The FMLA gives you something and it’s important, but it’s only one step in terms of where we need to be.'”
National Partnership Launches Application for Businesses Offering Paid Leave
Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families opened its “Leading on Leave Index” application to business and human resources leaders at companies across the U.S.
This Mother’s Day gift is a guaranteed hit — and costs $0 – MarketWatch
“The additional time women spend on caregiving is valued at more than $625 billion per year, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families. So where can we send the invoice?”
National Partnership Has Harsh Criticism for Virginia Governor Following Veto of Paid Leave Legislation
Today, we join with our friends and allies in Virginia vowing to continue the fight for paid leave, following the disappointing news that Governor Youngkin vetoed SB 373 – legislation that would have provided eight weeks of paid leave to many working Virginians.
President’s Budget Delivers National Paid Leave and Critical Investments for Working Families
The National Partnership for Women & Families praised the critical investments to support working families in President Biden’s recently announced FY2025 budget proposal.
The State of the Union for Women
“This is the latest example of far-right extremists using the courts to attack the rights of women and all pregnant people. The legal reasoning put forward by Judge Hendrix, a Trump appointee, is deeply problematic…
On #FMLA31, States are Leading the Way for Comprehensive Paid Leave Programs
Data show that state paid leave programs help to increase labor force participation among women, improve economic stability for families, strengthen businesses and grow state economies.
REPORT: 76% of workers do not have access to paid leave – WFLA
“Jocelyn C. Frye, president of the NPWF, says there is a clear connection between states offering protections to paid family leave and the wages women see in those states. “In states where workers have access to paid family and medical leave, we see that women have better wages, companies experience higher staff retention rates, and people are better able to support themselves and their families,” Frye said. “Paid family and medical leave is a cornerstone in a society where everyone is able to reach their full potential.””
The 19th Explains: Why there’s growing momentum for paid leave policies – The 19th
“If you work post-pandemic, you know public support continues to be strong because people at a very personal level understand the need,” Frye said. “That is true across race, ethnicity and political affiliation.”
