We congratulate our New York coalition for years of activism to make theirs the fourth state with paid family leave. This win, the result of engagement by hundreds of organizations and businesses and thousands of individuals, will significantly improve the lives of 7.5 million New Yorkers and their families. When fully phased in, New York’sContinue reading “Congratulations on paid family leave, New York!”
Category Archives: Paid Family Leave
Bank of America to extend maternity and paternity leave
Bank of America is making life a little easier for new parents. The Charlotte-based bank announced Wednesday it is extending maternity and paternity leave to 16 weeks from 12 weeks for its U.S. employees. “As we typically do, we listened to employee feedback (and) as we started to see changes in the marketplace, we tookContinue reading “Bank of America to extend maternity and paternity leave”
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 