When Beth* had her first two children, her employer’s paid family leave policy covered her family’s expenses while she took time off to recover and bond with her infants. Not having to worry about a gap in income meant she could focus on her maternity leave. But when she gave birth to her third child,Continue reading “Will Washington workers be next in the push for paid parental leave?”
Category Archives: Family Leave Insurance
This Is What Parental Leave Really Looks Like In America
America is facing a national crisis. It is the only developed country in the world that doesn’t offer paid time off to new parents — and moms and dads are struggling. The current national policy, the Family and Medical Leave Act, only offers parents 12 weeks of leave — but that’s unpaid, if the parentsContinue reading “This Is What Parental Leave Really Looks Like In America”
Spring legislative update and action items!
Happy Spring Friends and Colleagues! Here’s a recap of the 2016 legislative session and tips on how YOU can help advance policy for Washington women and families in the coming months. Legislative Recap The 60-day legislative session ended on March 10th. Despite early hopes, in the end, outcomes were disappointing. You can read more aboutContinue reading “Spring legislative update and action items!”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 