City Laws

Southern Progress: San Antonio Becomes the Second Texas City to Guarantee Paid Sick Time

August 17, 2018
City Laws, Defending Local Democracy, Paid Sick Time

San Antonio now joins more than 40 states and cities across the country in passing a paid sick time law. With the passage of San Antonio’s ordinance, workers in seven of the country’s eight most populous cities now have the legal right to earn paid sick time!

Press Release: Lawsuit Filed Against Donut Shop for Discriminating Against Pregnant Employee

August 2, 2018
City Laws, Pregnant Workers Fairness, State Laws

A Better Balance filed a lawsuit today on behalf of a food service worker in upper Manhattan who—in a case of blatant and overt discrimination— was fired for being pregnant.

New York City Celebrates 4 Years of Paid Sick Time

July 3, 2018
City Laws, Paid Sick Time

If you work in New York City and your employer is denying you time off to recover from the flu or other illness, to seek medical treatment, or to care for a sick family member, call our Helpline at (212) 430-5982. We are here to help.

Momentum in the Midwest: Paid Sick and Safe Time Advances in Minnesota & Michigan

June 1, 2018
City Laws, Paid Sick Time

Duluth’s paid sick time law will take effect on January 1, 2020. It is the 10th paid sick time law in the U.S. that allows workers to use earned sick time to care for chosen and extended family members, including loved ones who are the equivalent of family even without a biological or legal relationship.

ABB Testifies at NYC Council Hearing on Sexual Harassment

March 5, 2018
City Laws, Workplace Equality

Last Wednesday, A Better Balance testified in support of a robust package of bills introduced by New York City councilmembers to help combat sexual harassment in the workplace.

Working Women of New York: Know About Your Right to Earned Sick Time

March 2, 2018
City Laws, Paid Sick Time, Workplace Equality

ABB just launched the Working Woman's Pocket Guide. Over the next few weeks, we'll break down each section of the guide. Today's blog focuses on your right to earned sick time. Know Your Rights. Because knowledge is power.

Working Women of New York: Know About Your Right to Equal Pay

February 21, 2018
City Laws, State Laws

ABB just launched the Working Woman's Pocket Guide. Over the next few weeks, we'll break down each section of the guide. Today's blog focuses on equal pay. Know Your Rights. Because knowledge is power.

ABB Fights for Paid Sick Time Laws in Legislatures and in Courts

February 21, 2018
City Laws, Defending Local Democracy, Paid Sick Time

More and more cities and states, recognizing that paid sick time is an important tool to reduce the spread of infectious disease, are moving to require employers to provide paid sick days, and ABB is helping at every stage of the process.

Austin Becomes First Southern City to Pass Paid Sick Time Law

February 16, 2018
City Laws, Paid Sick Time

The Austin City Council voted 9-2 to pass a paid sick time ordinance, making Austin the first city in Texas, and the first jurisdiction in the South, to guarantee workers the right to earn paid sick time to use when they or a family member, including a chosen family member are ill or in need of care.

Working Women of New York: Know Your Rights on Sex Discrimination

January 29, 2018
City Laws, State Laws, Workplace Equality

ABB just launched The Working Woman's Pocket Guide. Over the next few weeks, we’ll break down each section of the guide. Today's blog focuses on sex discrimination. Know Your Rights. Because knowledge is power.