Number of FMLA Lawsuits Spiked From 2012 to 2013
Reposted from National Partnership for Women and Families. Employees in 2013 filed 877 lawsuits against…
The Earnings Gap Between Married and Non-Married Moms is Widening
Reposted from The Washington Post. It’s probably no shocker that working moms make less money…
Paid Sick Day Campaigns Gaining Traction Across U.S. Despite Opposition From Fast Food Chains
Reposted from Alternet. On July 11, Elizabeth Taff was sick, vomiting—and preparing sandwiches at Subway.…
Top 8 Frequently Asked Questions on New York City’s Paid Sick Time Law
Reposted from A Better Balance. 1) What does the Earned Sick Time Act do? The New…
EEOC to employers: Stop discriminating against pregnant workers
Reposted from the Washington Post. For the first time in more than 30 years, the…
EEOC toughens protection for pregnant workers
Reposted from The Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) — Pregnant women have new protections against on-the-job…
Tech Tackles the Growing Challenge of Family Caregiving
Reposted from Flex+Strategy Group. Last year, I presented at a conference where the luncheon keynote…
Supreme Court To Hear Pregnancy Discrimination Case
Reposted from National Partnership for Women and Families. The Supreme Court has agreed to review…
How Paid Leave Helps Rhode Island Families Succeed
Reposted from USDOL’s (Work In Progress). Editor’s note: The following guest post is authored by Rhode…
Hours, Flexibility, and the Gender Gap in Pay
Reposted from the Center for American Progress. Introduction and summary The issues facing workers and…