Maybe swine flu tipped the balance when people’s kids had to come to work due to closed schools. Or the cratering economy made more people fear job loss for taking a sick day. Or employers started noticing the very real costs of presenteeism. Regardless, it’s never been more apparent that every worker needs access toContinue reading “Healthy Families Act means more workers can care for family and self”
Category Archives: Paid Sick Days
Work and Family Update May 2009
Swine flu is here – how about paid sick days in your city? PLUS: Help get the Healthy Families Act introduced in Congress! Read more in our latest newsletter.
Paid Leave in the States
A Critical Support for Low-wage Workers and Their Families: Millions of working families experience a day-to-day struggle to make ends meet – nearly 40% of America’s children live in low-income families. When these families experience a major life event, such as having a baby or taking care of a family member with a serious illness,Continue reading “Paid Leave in the States”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 