The central conflict of domestic life right now isn’t men versus women or mothers versus fathers; it’s the family against money. The solution to the work-life conundrum is not “enlisting men” in the domestic sphere. The solution is establishing social supports that allow families to function. The fact is, men can’t have it all, forContinue reading “Home Economics: The Link Between Work-Life Balance and Income Equality”
Category Archives: Paid Family Leave
Will Washington workers be next in the push for paid parental leave?
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?”
The Department of Labor’s proposed paid leave rule could set a new standard for inclusion
Last Labor Day, the movement to ensure that everyone has the ability to take paid sick leave scored a major victory when President Obama signed an executive order to provide employees of federal contractors with paid time for personal or family health needs. Now, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is poised to set anotherContinue reading “The Department of Labor’s proposed paid leave rule could set a new standard for inclusion”
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