Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women Fact SheetMar 14, 2024 Fact Sheet: Building an Economy That Delivers for Women This fact sheet offers a brief summary of CAP’s “Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy,” which provides federal and state policymakers with the tools they need to center women in their economic plans and grow the economy. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar
Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy ReportMar 14, 2024 Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy This collection of policy recommendations reveals how policymakers can grow the economy by centering the changes that women need in their economic platforms. Mar 14, 2024 Rose Khattar, Sara Estep
Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women ReportMar 7, 2024 Updating SSI Would Improve the Economic Resilience of Low-Income Women New analysis from the Center for American Progress shows that households relying on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) face higher financial risks than non-SSI households with similar incomes. Mar 7, 2024 Beth Almeida, Isabela Salas-Betsch, Christian E. Weller
Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary In the NewsMar 4, 2024 Texas v. Garland: Another Attack On Women And Democracy From A Radical Judiciary Molly Weston Williamson writes in Talking Points Memo about a Texas judge's injunction blocking the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Mar 4, 2024 Talking Points Memo Molly Weston Williamson
5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union ArticleMar 4, 2024 5 Key Economic Indicators Ahead of the State of the Union In 2023, the U.S. economy once again proved its strength and resilience, creating a strong foundation for the year ahead. Mar 4, 2024 Rose Khattar, David Ballard, Jessica Vela
Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain ArticleFeb 22, 2024 Disabled Workers Saw Record Employment Gains in 2023, But Gaps Remain New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in 2023, disabled people made record-breaking employment gains in a tight labor market; policymakers, however, must do more to close persistent gaps. Feb 22, 2024 Kennedy Andara, Anona Neal, Rose Khattar
Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help. In the NewsFeb 21, 2024 Opinion: The U.S. economy needs older workers. Congress can help. Beth Almeida and Veronica Goodman write in MarketWatch about the importance of older workers to economic growth. Feb 21, 2024 MarketWatch Beth Almeida, Veronica Goodman
The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJan 17, 2024 The State of Paid Family and Medical Leave in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid family and medical leave laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJan 17, 2024 The State of Paid Sick Time in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of paid sick time laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2024 Fact SheetJan 17, 2024 The State of Paid Time Off in the U.S. in 2024 This fact sheet provides an overview of general-use paid time off laws in the United States. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave Fact SheetJan 17, 2024 Improving the FMLA: Expanding Unpaid Family and Medical Leave This fact sheet provides an overview of opportunities to expand unpaid family and medical leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Jan 17, 2024 Molly Weston Williamson
Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workplace ReportJan 17, 2024 Promoting Economic Advancement for Older Women in the Workplace Protections against age discrimination, enhanced workforce supports, and a higher minimum wage are needed to advance equity for older women. Jan 17, 2024 Beth Almeida, Christian E. Weller
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