Both political parties recognize that adopting a national policy is good for business, families, state government, and the overall economy and country. The only question is how we will get it done.
Real-life gender pay gap far bigger than thought, U.S. economists say – Reuters
“There’s a lot of women that aren’t able to work full-time full-year, and there are consequences to this,” [study co-author and labor economist Stephen Rose] said. More than 40 percent of today’s women workers have taken at least one year off with no earnings, typically to care for children or aging or ailing family members, the study said.
Paid Leave Is an LGBTQ Issue – The Advocate
Only policies that meet our complex needs can allow us to be ourselves whether at work or beyond. That’s why in addition to advocating for housing and job security, I’m a trans activist fighting for paid family and medical leave – one of the policies that is urgently needed for the trans community.
Gov. Jeff Colyer puts paid parental leave in place for Kansas state employees – Topeka Capital-Journal
Gov. Jeff Colyer signed a paid parental leave executive order Wednesday that will apply to more than 17,000 state employees.
The positive reaction to Dwyane Wade’s extended paternity leave signals a cultural shift – Chicago Tribune
When Dwyane Wade introduced his newborn daughter and announced he would take time away from basketball to be a father, I braced myself for the backlash. Instead, he and his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, were greeted with congratulations from teammates, celebrities and fans.
Maternity Leave Did Not Apply To Me As An Adoptive Mother – Romper
I never dreamed about the questions I would face when broaching the subject of maternity leave as an adoptive mother.
Parents of disabled children face impossible choices. Paid family leave can make them easier – Apolitical
All parents of children face challenges balancing work, child-rearing, and family responsibilities. However, parents of children with disabilities often perform caregiving duties related to their child’s disability, beyond what is typical for child-rearing.
Paid Family Leave Could Make It To Next Congress After Midterm Boost – Roll Call
Regardless of how many women win, advocates say the attention candidates are bringing to the issue should resonate in the new Congress and potentially change national policies.
Paid leave is good for babies, women, families, businesses and America. Here’s why. – Motherly
Future mothers and fathers, currently pregnant women and soon-to-be dads, new moms and dads, seasoned parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents, friends and coworkers: We all need to speak up. Our voices can effect change for the next generation of working parents. Here’s how to get informed and fight for paid leave.
Paid Family Leave Would Actually Make Businesses Stronger – Motherly
With every other developed country except the United States guaranteeing workers paid leave, the feasibility of paid leave has been well-tested across the world. But nevertheless, there still remains an underlying fear that it’ll somehow be bad for businesses in this country.
Why Getting Paid Leave Right Is A Racial Justice Imperative That You Should Care About – Blavity
Failing to provide paid leave has especially devastating consequences for people of color that compound and exacerbate deep-seated and longstanding discrimination, institutionalized racism and vast income and wealth disparities.
I Thought Paid Leave Mattered Most For Women — Until My Husband Got Sick – Forward
Before I became a parent, it never once registered that “paid leave” was about so much more than new parenthood.
Wrestling with paid leave: New moms in Nebraska government rely on co-workers to donate time – Omaha World-Herald
“You shouldn’t have to rely on the generosity of your co-workers to meet the needs of your family and protect your job,” [Tiffany Joekel, policy and research director for the Women’s Fund of Omaha] said.
Researchers Say Indiana Wants Paid Family And Medical Leave – WFYI
Researchers say Hoosiers are ready for a government program that ensures all workers have access to paid family and medical leave.
Family-leave policies result in healthier babies and more productive parents – Herald Tribune
“I think as a country we value hard work, supporting our family and being there for them, yet the policies to do both are not there,” Vasu Reddy, senior policy counsel for workplace programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families, said.
How Does Arizona Fair On Family And Medical Leave? – KJZZ
It’s been 25 years since the Family and Medical Leave Act was approved by the federal government, and in the years since then, half of the states haven’t moved beyond the basics related to protection of unpaid leave.
Bipartisan consensus on paid family leave is a terrible thing to waste – The Hill
The [American Enterprise Institute/Brookings Institution] working group’s shortcoming is especially disappointing because there are so few issues today upon which policymakers on both sides of the political aisle in Washington can agree. Paid family leave to care for a seriously ill loved one should be among them.
A need for paid family leave – Robesonian
Some seniors are still participating in the workforce, and have no support in the event of serious illness or injury. Others are themselves caregivers for their family members. But all seniors would benefit from paid leave one way or the other.
Paid Family Leave Supporters Hit Campaign Trail – Bloomberg
“Family leave may not be seen a dominant issue in this election cycle but it certainly is very salient to the substantial number of voters that struggle with providing care to family members,” said Chris Borick, a professor of political science at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa.
FAMILY Act is an investment in infants, toddlers and families – Des Moines Register
While preparing to welcome our second child, Karter, my family faced a difficult choice. I could keep my job, earning barely enough to get by and missing out on critical time to nurture my baby, or I could stay home with him, giving up my job to live in poverty.