We, the undersigned organizations, express our strong support for an appropriation of $23 million for the State Paid Leave Fund within the U.S. Department of Labor. Grants made from this fund will assist states in planning, startup and outreach activities related to...
National Partnership Comments to DOL on FMLA Surveys — November 2011
On behalf of the National Partnership for Women & Families and the undersigned organizations, we thank you for the opportunity to respond to the Department of Labor’s request for comments on the proposed extension of the approval of information collection...
National Partnership Comments to DOL on FMLA Surveys — May 2011
The undersigned organizations appreciate the opportunity to respond to the Department of Labor’s request for public comment. This letter responds to the Wage and Hour Division’s proposed information collection request for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...
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...
Facts about the FMLA: What Does It Do, Who Uses It and How
The Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most significant advances for families in our nation’s history. More than 50 million employees have taken leave under the FMLA since it was enacted twelve years ago.
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...
America’s Working Parents Deserve Paid Family Leave
LETTER | Too many working parents are left to struggle on their own when a new child arrives or a family member is taken ill because they do not have the security of job-protected, paid time away from work. It is time for Congress to take action to support working...
Employers Views of the FMLA
FACT SHEET | 9 in 10 FMLA-covered employers say the FMLA has a neutral or positive effect on profitability and growth.
The Federal Employees Paid Leave Act
FACT SHEET | Too many federal employees are forced to choose between their paychecks and caring for themselves or a loved one.
Paid Family and Medical Leave: An Overview
FACT SHEET | An overview of how paid family and medical leave laws work, where they exist in the United States, and why a national standard is important.
Why the Affordable Care Act Matters for Women: Summary of Key Provisions
FACT SHEET | The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the greatest advance for women's health in a generation. Improving health care has long been a priority for women, reflecting their experiences as patients, mothers, and caregivers.
Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Questions and Answers
Eighth edition guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) designed to answer frequently asked questions about how the law works and the protection it provides.
Older Adults and Family Caregivers Need Paid Leave
FACT SHEET | A fact sheet summarizing the data and reasons why older adults and caregivers need updated workplace policies, especially paid leave.
Why the Affordable Care Act Matters for Women: Improving Care for Pregnant Women and New Parents
FACT SHEET | The Affordable Care Act (ACA) aims to improve conditions for pregnant women and new parents by providing the services they need to have healthy pregnancies and provide their children with a good start in life.
Children Benefit When Parents Have Paid Leave
FACT SHEET | A fact sheet summarizing the data and reasons policies like paid leave are important for children and their parents.
Understanding Worker Leave Policies: An Overview
A summary of three types of public leave policies that address the health and caregiving needs of today's working families - unpaid FMLA leave, paid family and medical leave, and paid sick and safe days.
Trabajadores Latinos y Sus Familias Necesitan Días Pagados por Enfermedad
Más que 12 millones de trabajadores latinos - casi el 60 por ciento de la fuerza laboral latina - no tienen días pagados por enfermedad para recuperarse de enfermedades comunes.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FAQs
FAQ | Answers to frequently asked questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Building Patient-Centeredness in the Real World
The accountable care organization began life as a catchphrase signifying a shift in the relationship between a hospital and its doctors. By forming an ACO, a hospital and medical staff shared clinical and financial responsibility for coordinating care to improve...
Paid Family and Medical Leave: Securing Financial Stability and Good Health for Working Families
Just 11 percent of the workforce has access to paid family leave through their employers, and fewer than 40 percent of workers have access to personal medical leave through an employer’s temporary disability insurance program.
