Why Self-Employed Workers Need Paid Leave ReportSep 21, 2023 Why Self-Employed Workers Need Paid Leave For many self-employed Americans, the cost of taking leave for illness or family needs is too high without support, shaping both what self-employment looks like and who has access to it. Sep 21, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Getting To Know the Healthy Families Act ArticleSep 5, 2023 Getting To Know the Healthy Families Act The Healthy Families Act would finally guarantee paid sick leave for employees in the United States, bolstering public health and the U.S. economy. Sep 5, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Oregon Fact SheetAug 22, 2023 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Oregon Paid family and medical leave benefits start in Oregon on September 3, 2023. Aug 22, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2023 ReportAug 10, 2023 Self-Employed Workers’ Access to State Paid Leave Programs in 2023 This issue brief explains the availability of state paid family and medical leave programs for self-employed workers in the United States. Aug 10, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act ReportJul 12, 2023 Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act Congressional leaders recently reintroduced the leading national paid family and medical leave bill, including key updates and improvements. Jul 12, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Maine Fact SheetJul 11, 2023 Fast Facts About Paid Leave in Maine New legislation in Maine will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers, starting in May 2026. Jul 11, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
5 Fast Facts About the FAMILY Act and Paid Leave ArticleMay 31, 2023 5 Fast Facts About the FAMILY Act and Paid Leave Congressional leaders have reintroduced the FAMILY Act, which would provide paid family and medical leave to workers across the country. May 31, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
A new North Star on paid leave from the North Star State In the NewsMay 19, 2023 A new North Star on paid leave from the North Star State Molly Weston Williamson explains the national importance of Minnesota becoming the first state in the Midwest to guarantee paid leave. May 19, 2023 the Minnesota Reformer Molly Weston Williamson
Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law Fact SheetMay 19, 2023 Fast Facts About Minnesota’s New Paid Leave Law With the governor’s signature, Minnesota’s new legislation will guarantee paid family and medical leave to nearly all workers, starting in 2026. May 19, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Paid Leave Is an Essential Investment in Retirement Security ArticleMay 16, 2023 Paid Leave Is an Essential Investment in Retirement Security Guaranteeing paid leave for all would powerfully bolster economic security in retirement, particularly for women. May 16, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses ReportMay 15, 2023 Universal Paid Sick Time Would Strengthen Public Health and Benefit Businesses A national, guaranteed right to paid sick time is essential for the well-being of workers and their families and would have profound positive impacts on public health and businesses. May 15, 2023 Isabela Salas-Betsch
Paid Leave Policies Must Include Chosen Family ArticleMar 1, 2023 Paid Leave Policies Must Include Chosen Family In order to better support all workers—especially LGBTQI+ workers—policymakers must design paid leave policies that are inclusive of chosen family and reflect the diverse caregiving needs of people across the country. Mar 1, 2023 Caroline Medina, Molly Weston Williamson
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