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Paid Parental Leave: It's About Time

J. Ronald Lally | Posted 05.22.2012

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J. Ronald Lally

It's time for the U.S. to catch up with the rest of the industrialized world and stand up for the rights of women and babies.

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Continuing the Commitment to Working Mothers and Families

Debra L. Ness | Posted 05.14.2012

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Debra L. Ness

The sad truth is that becoming a mother in this country too often means the loss of a job and/or the beginning of financial hardship.

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Shocking Number Of States Fail Working Mothers

The Huffington Post | Jessica Samakow | Posted 05.14.2012

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Eighteen states got the grade of "F" in a new analysis on workplace rights for new parents. According to a report by the National Partnership for Wome...

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On Mother's Day: Expecting Better for All Mothers and Working Families

Debra L. Ness | Posted 05.09.2012

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Debra L. Ness

The sad truth is that millions of working mothers in this country find themselves without the support they need to care for their families and hold onto their jobs.

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Women's Work: A Political Flashpoint and an Urgent Policy Imperative

Debra L. Ness | Posted 04.16.2012

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Debra L. Ness

Much more important than the rhetorical war around Hilary Rosen and Ann Romney is the urgent need to finally adopt policies that address the needs of employed women and their families, now and in the future.

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The Growing Problem Of The Incredible Shrinking Vacation

Joe Robinson | Posted 07.31.2011

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Joe Robinson

Time off to recharge and renew is the engine of productivity and innovation. Enlightened companies understand this.

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Americans Value Moms, But Policies Don't

Janet Walsh | Posted 07.05.2011

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Janet Walsh

If the average American will spend $141 on Mother's Day gifts, is it really so hard to imagine joining the ranks of almost all other countries by guaranteeing paid family leave under law?

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Standing up for a Family Friendly Economy

Carol Joyner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carol Joyner

Too often today, family values end at the workplace door. A new Human Rights Watch report just hammered home how behind-the-times we, as a country, are.

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If Companies Really Mean Business on Work and Family Issues...

Dr. Jody Heymann | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Jody Heymann

The United States is exceptional when it comes to workplace policy -- and not in a way that benefits American women, men or companies.

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Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts

Janet Murguía | Posted 05.25.2011

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Janet Murguía

As breadwinners and caretakers, many Hispanic women -- Latinas -- have been dealt a harsh blow by the bad economy.

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Peaceful Revolution: Paid Leave Makes Horse Sense

Jodie Levin-Epstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jodie Levin-Epstein

Giving U.S. workers some paid time off just makes horse sense. If horses can get it, why can't their bosses?

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A Notable Bill On Paid Leave Policy

David Gray | Posted 11.17.2011

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David Gray

In response to the swine flu epidemic, Rep. Miller has introduced legislation which would require that if businesses told workers to stay home because they were sick, they have to pay for the sick days at home.

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