Why is paid leave still a partisan issue?
In this highly charged political atmosphere, its worth asking why is paid leave still a partisan issue? Or better yet, why is it still an issue at all? Paid leave is good for mothers. Women who get paid …
In this highly charged political atmosphere, its worth asking why is paid leave still a partisan issue? Or better yet, why is it still an issue at all? Paid leave is good for mothers. Women who get paid …
A new report out by PL+US: Paid Leave for the United States examines the paid family leave policies of 60 of the top employers in the U.S. and is shedding a whole new light on the state of …
Many companies will be starting open enrollment for 2017 benefits over the next weeks and months. If you are thinking of having a child, you have a child in childcare, or you are just curious about how your …
Only 12% of American workers have access to paid leave. Which means the vast majority of Americans who choose to have children pay a steep price in lost wages if they need to take time off to care …
This past week the National Partnership for Women and Families released its fourth edition of Expecting Better, a report card for all 50 states on how they stack up in supporting working families. The report is a comprehensive …
The answer is, apparently not very many American workers. As more companies begin to understand that new parents need family leave, and especially paid family leave, the policies are getting better. But is the practice? A recent study …
More companies are starting to offer paternity leave to new fathers. Why is paid paternity leave important for all families? I know it was transformative for my family. Because my wife and I were both home to transition …
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Women now make, on average, 84 cents for every dollar a man makes, according to the Pew Research Center. This is an improvement from 64 cents per dollar in 1980, but on Equal Pay Day its worth exploring …
Can I get paid family leave if I work for a small business? Can I afford to offer it if I own a small business? Maternity and paternity leave can be tricky if you are talking about a …