The Forum on Workplace Flexibility, held by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, highlighted the importance of workplace practices that allow working people to meet the demands of their jobs — without sacrificing their family responsibilities. “Flexible policies actually make employees more – not less – productive,” said Mrs. Obama. “Instead of spending timeContinue reading “Workplace flexibility: President Obama and the First Lady put families first”
Category Archives: Paid Sick Days
Sharon’s story: Choosing between work and family
From the Coalition for a Healthy Tacoma As the eldest of two children and a registered nurse, Sharon took on many added responsibilities when her father began his battle with cancer in 2007. She never expected her employer of 19 years, a Tacoma-area hospital, to be anything less than supportive – until she started takingContinue reading “Sharon’s story: Choosing between work and family”
Megan’s story: Paid sick days and public health
From the Coalition for Healthy Tacoma Megan, a server at a Tacoma restaurant, called in sick with the flu one evening in 2007. Her supervisor told her the restaurant was busy that night, and she needed to come in anyway. “It was pretty much ‘you don’t call in sick unless you’re on your deathbed,’” saidContinue reading “Megan’s story: Paid sick days and public health”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 