State Laws

Massachusetts passes Groundbreaking Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

June 28, 2018
Paid Family Leave, State Laws

Massachusetts’s law will begin providing benefits in 2021 and will cover nearly all private sector employees. The law provides 12 weeks of job-protected paid family leave and is the first state in the nation to allow workers to take job-protected paid time off for their own serious health needs.

Supreme Court Issues Limited Ruling in Colorado Wedding Cake Case, Does Not Find a Broad License to Discriminate

June 4, 2018
LGBTQ, State Laws

Despite the narrow decision, this case serves as a keen reminder that we must be vigilant as opponents of LGBTQ equality seek to use religion to discriminate and roll back the rights of LGBTQ people and families.

New Jersey Becomes 10th State to Pass Paid Sick Time!

April 18, 2018
Paid Sick Time, State Laws

In a tremendous victory many years in the making, the New Jersey Senate passed the Earned Sick and Safe Days Act. The law will allow New Jersey workers to earn up to 40 hours of paid sick time per year. Nearly all employers in New Jersey will be subject to the law, regardless of size.

Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Now in Effect!

April 2, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness, State Laws

As of April 1, the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is in effect, meaning that pregnant workers across the state will no longer have to choose between their job and a healthy pregnancy.

Working Women of New York: Know About Your Right to Pump at Work

March 29, 2018
Breastfeeding While Working, 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 your right to pump at work. Know Your Rights. Because knowledge is power.

FMLA 25: States are Covering Workers Left out of the FMLA

March 23, 2018
National Laws, State Laws

States are stepping up to fill the gaps by providing job-protected leave to many workers left out of the FMLA. Some states have extended leave to employees of small businesses with less than 50 employees. Other states have reduced the duration and hours worked requirements in their state leave laws, while still others have done away with these requirements completely.

New York State Has A HUGE Opportunity to Advance Women’s Rights This Week!

March 22, 2018
State Laws, Workplace Equality

In his budget, Governor Cuomo offered a bold set of proposals to advance women’s rights, building on his leadership on women’s rights and commitment to level the playing field. Unfortunately, some of these proposals are at risk of getting cut from the final budget due to opposition from the New York State Senate.

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.

Working Women of New York: Know About Your Right to Paid Family Leave

February 9, 2018
Paid Family Leave, 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 paid family leave. Know Your Rights. Because knowledge is power.

Working Families in New York Deserve Quality, Affordable Child Care

February 7, 2018
Fair & Flexible Work, State Laws

New York has the opportunity to become  a national leader by ensuring equitable access to quality, affordable child care for  all children and working families, regardless of where they live or how much they earn.