[W]e found that about 77% of them, more than three-quarters of small business owners in Connecticut, support the paid family leave legislation,” said Brittany Stalsburg who’s with [the research firm] BLS.
Trump’s updated paid leave plan ‘falls short’ in nearly every way, experts say – MPSEXPE
Most people who need time off from work won’t be covered. Meanwhile, the plan’s reliance on the unemployment insurance system almost certainly dooms it to fail — meaning very few parents would even get paid leave anyway.
Fed chair: Family-friendly work policies are good for the economy – Fed chair: Family-friendly work policies are good for the economy
In a speech on gender inequality at Brown University, Yellen praised workplace policies such as paid family leave and tax-relief for child and elder care. She said such policies increase women’s numbers in the workforce and raise productivity, which boosts the economy.
It’s time for American employers to unite on US paid family leave – S TIME FOR AMERICAN EMPLOYERS TOS TIFAMIL
Paid family leave is proven to reduce stress, increase child survival rates, improve chances of successful breastfeeding, and give mothers time to physically recover after having a baby. Yet, America is the only developed country in the world without a national policy, forcing many women to return to work before they are ready.
Female Ironworkers’ Paid Leave Policy Is A Win For Women In A Male-Dominated Workforce – Romper
According to industry sources, beginning this year, members of the Iron Workers union will be given six months of paid maternity leave. This female ironworkers’ paid maternity leave policy is an important win for women in the workforce, especially since this is occurring in such a male-dominated industry.
SHRM: No real increase in paid family leave
In 2015, tech giants Netflix, Microsoft and Amazon all announced paid family leave programs for their employees. Many speculated that this would start a paid leave arms race among top employers. It didn’t… the move was more flash in the pan than watershed.
All in the FAMILY: Small Businesses Support National Paid Leave Program
The online poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners on behalf of Small Business Majority and the Center for American Progress, found that a vast 7 in 10 owners and operators of small businesses support the recently reintroduced Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act.
Everyone should have a shot at paid family leave
But paid family leave isn’t just critical for public health, it’s also critical for a healthy economy. Paid family leave increases labor-force participation for both men and women, encouraging parents to stay in the workforce after they have a child or when they need time away to care for a loved one.
Moms turn to crowdfunding to pay for maternity leave
The trend of maternity crowdfunding is pointing to a need for better federal paid maternity leave policies that help women take the necessary time they need when they have a child,” Sara Margulis, CEO of Honeyfund.com, said. Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, agrees. “This is evidence of our failure as a nation to adopt policies that provide the basic supports that all workers need at some point in their lives and nearly every other country provides.
It’s Time To Level The Playing Field
I think we can all agree that becoming a caregiver, whether to a new baby or a family member, is a huge undertaking. As an executive business leader of a highly successful tech company, and mother to four, I know what it’s like to make decisions about time management, finances, and spending time with your family. It’s not easy.
Who’s paying for family leave? In many cases, taxpayers
About 8 of 10 workers who took leave and received either no or a portion of their pay said they had to cut back on spending to make ends meet…[a]cross all incomes, almost 2 out of 10 leave-takers went on public assistance. Low-income workers feel the most pain when it comes to figuring out how to pay for leave…[a]lmost half delayed paying their bills and went on public assistance.
Why Americans like paid family and medical leave but can’t agree on the details
Juliana Horowitz, associate director of research for Pew… said it wasn’t hard to find agreement that paid family leave is a positive thing. “Americans think the overall impact on families and individuals and the economy would be mostly positive. The disagreement really comes on how to provide it, who should provide it and who should be eligible for it.”
FAMILY Act could benefit small businesses, Heitkamp says
Heitkamp believes [the FAMILY Act] will benefit… small business owners who sometimes struggle to provide paid family leave to their employees… Linda Steve, a semi-retired certified public accountant, said… “This is not a gender-specific issue, this is a person issue…[whether it’s] the birth of the child or the health condition of a parent or a child or a spouse, [having paid leave] makes them a much better employee.”
Paid family leave: Looking to the states
The key lesson from the states that have taken the bold step of implementing paid family leave is that the evidence is clear: paid leave is a good thing not just for families, but also for businesses and the economy as a whole. Building on existing social insurance systems has worked well for the states, and represents a promising model for expanding access to paid leave to all Americans.
Democrats get ahead of Trump with family leave plan
Senate Democrats have reintroduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, a bill that would pay for universal paid leave with a 0.2 percent surtax on wages, asking President Trump to make good on a campaign promise.
Surreal PSA Shows Why One Woman Chose To Stay Pregnant For 5 Years – Huffington Post – Huffington Post
A PSA from the National Partnership for Women & Families is using a surreal approach to make an important point.
Tampa mayor announces paid family leave for full-time employees – WFLA News
“Attracting and retaining the most talented workforce does not solely lie in downtown amenities and adding jobs, it also requires providing a twenty-first-century workforce for twenty-first century families,” said Mayor Bob Buckhorn.
Etsy Just Reported the First Results of Its Gender-Neutral Parental Leave – Fortune – Fortune
Giving those employees a promotion despite taking parental leave is a nod to Etsy, especially because a 2013 study by Childbirth Connection found that 22% of mothers surveyed for the study were were concerned about the consequences at work for taking leave, such as lower pay, worse assignments or fewer opportunities for promotion.
Duke Energy to provide paid parental leave – Charlotte Observer
“Paid parental leave will give Duke Energy employees important quality time to bond with their new children without the financial pressure of having to immediately return to work. That’s good for our employees and their children,” Melissa Anderson, Duke Energy executive vice president and chief human resources officer, said in a statement.
7 Questions for President Trump on His Controversial Paid Family Leave Plan – TIME
Paid family leave was one of the few policy areas where Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton agreed during the campaign, so there’s a good chance that Congress will consider paid family leave proposals under President Trump. Here are seven questions everyone should be asking.
