Via Washington Policy Watch: Several states have adopted paid family leave policies as an important protection for the economic security of working families. After New Jersey implemented its own statewide policy in 2009, researchers from Rutgers decided to investigate how workers benefited from the change. They found paid leave is not only good for families,Continue reading “Research shows paid family leave not only better for families and workers – it’s better for business too”
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Success of California paid family leave is a model for Washington state
California’s Paid Family Leave program – the first of only two state programs in the country that offer paid leave to workers when they take time off to care for a new child or sick family member – has received high marks from employers and employees alike. In a first-of-its kind study released this week,Continue reading “Success of California paid family leave is a model for Washington state”
Massachusetts mom finds out that even unpaid leave can cost you your job
Or as the Slate.com DoubleX blog puts it: Yes, You Can Get Fired After Taking Maternity Leave: The confusing state of family-leave policies. Sandy Stephens got pregnant when she was working in housekeeping for a company known as Global NAPs Inc. in Massachusetts. Her supervisor at the small telecommunications firm had told her that sheContinue reading “Massachusetts mom finds out that even unpaid leave can cost you your job”
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