A group of Washington citizens are just back from a jam-packed 2-day trip to “the other Washington” led by the Economic Opportunity Institute’s Marilyn Watkins, where they urged members of the state’s Congressional delegation to take action on paid family leave and paid sick days. One of those who made the trip was Megan Sacks,Continue reading “Washington citizens push Congress to take action on paid leave”
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WAFLC Newsletter: The latest news and research on paid sick days
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Paid Family Leave included in Obama’s budget
Released today, President Obama’s budget includes funding to help states provide paid family leave to to workers. Current federal law, the Family and Medical Leave Acts (FMLA), only provides unpaid leave — forcing workers to choose between caring for their families or losing a paycheck. Both California and New Jersey already have paid family leaveContinue reading “Paid Family Leave included in Obama’s budget”
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