In 2007, jubilant Democratic lawmakers $250-a-week stipends to workers who take unpaid time off to bond with a new baby. Two years later, without paying anyone a dime, paid family medical leave has stalled. Gov. Chris Gregoire halted computer work on it to save money. And no one agrees how to pay for the estimatedContinue reading “Fee on workers may pay for leave”
Category Archives: Paid Family Leave
Washington Family and Medical Leave Insurance bill has new friends
Thanks in part to thousands of emails from Coalition member organizations, today family and medical leave insurance (HB 1609) has many more friends in the Washington House of Representatives than it did last Friday. When first submitted, the bill had 6 sponsors – not a bad start. And by the end of Monday, nine moreContinue reading “Washington Family and Medical Leave Insurance bill has new friends”
Balancing work and family
Balancing Sick Children and Work Schedules: Many employers realize that children are an employee’s top priority. As a parent, taking care of your children will always be the first concern. However, what’s a parent to do in these tough economic times when taking time off for your children could adversely affect your standing with theContinue reading “Balancing work and family”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 