“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.”
Congressional Bipartisan Paid Leave Working Group Announcement a Promising Next Step for Families and Caregivers
Today’s announcement introducing the Senate Bipartisan Paid Leave Working Group and announcing a bicameral effort is an important step and opportunity to strengthen strengthen working families and address their caregiving challenges.
New Analysis: Community Initiatives Are Key to Ending the Black Maternal Health Crisis
A new study from the National Partnership for Women & Families finds that Black-led community initiatives may be vital to solving the Black maternal health crisis.
ICYMI: Expanding Care Investments Is Not A Secondary Luxury; It Is An Urgent Issue
Today NPWF President Jocelyn C. Frye testified as an expert witness in the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing on “The Need for Paid Leave to Better Support American Workers and Families.”
What Sean McVay Gets Wrong About NFL Paid Leave – Fatherly
“Even in jest, it’s disappointing that an expectant father feels compelled to walk back comments suggesting he’d need time to be at the birth of his first child,” said Venicia Gray, senior manager for maternal and infant health for the National Partnership for Women & Families in a statement to Fatherly.
US Women Miss Out on $627 Billion by Not Getting Paid for Caregiving – Bloomberg
“Women average about 52 minutes per day caring for children and other family members, including those outside the home, while men spend about 26 minutes a day on care, an analysis published Monday by the National Partnership for Women & Families…”
Philly’s salary history ban promotes equal pay for Black women, activists say – Daily Herald News Today
““If you are held to your prior salary, you are effectively forcing Black women to be stuck with that discriminatory pay going forward,” said Jocelyn Frye, president of the National Partnership for Women and Families.”
Equal pay for Black women requires new laws like Philly’s salary history ban, advocates say – WHYY
“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.”
Minnesota Becomes 13th State to Pass Paid Family and Medical Leave
Today, Minnesota became the 13th state (including the District of Columbia) to enact a robust paid family and medical leave bill. This means that working people across the state will soon be able to take time off from work to care for themselves, their children and their families…
Can Democrats and Republicans Finally Agree on a Crucial Benefit That Every Other Wealthy Country Provides? – The New Republic
“The National Partnership for Women and Families estimates that in 2022, 10.9 million workers needed leave but did not take it, with two-thirds of those saying they were unable to do so as they could not afford to take unpaid leave.
“Thirty years is way too long to have not taken the next step,” said Michelle Feit, the director of congressional relations for economic justice at the National Partnership for Women and Families.”
Pa. senator becomes 1st to give birth in office, bringing workplace maternity issues to light – KYW Newsradio
“Michelle Feit with the National Partnership for Women and Families says, as more women get involved in politics, more policies will reflect the challenges they face.”
