Voices From The Clinic

Voices from the Clinic: Jessica

December 5, 2019
Voices From The Clinic

Given no explanation, and misled by her employer to believe that her freelancer title meant she was not eligible to receive any paid family leave benefits, Jessica reached out to ABB’s free and confidential legal helpline. We helped her understand her legal protections, including her right not to be terminated because she took leave under New York’s paid family leave law, and we coached her on how she could advocate for herself to her employer.

Voices from Our Clinic: Jetaun

August 21, 2019
Breastfeeding While Working, Voices From The Clinic

While Jetaun was given a room to pump, the room was shared with another company, and a sign placed on the door was insufficient to ensure her privacy (which is often medically necessary for milk expression). At one point, a male employee entered without knocking while she was pumping. Jetaun was very upset by this violation of her privacy, and she brought the issue to a manager, to no avail.

Our Callers: Highlight from the Paid Family Leave Helpline

June 18, 2019
Voices From The Clinic

Late last year, Allison* reached out to us with questions about maternity leave. She works for an engineering company in NYC and was having trouble figuring out how NY paid family leave and FMLA interacted with her sick time and vacation days. We walked her through what rights she had and how they interacted with her existing time off. Earlier this month, Allison reached out to us again to let us know she was able to take all the leave she needed.

Our Callers: Highlight from the Paid Family Leave Hotline

May 7, 2019
Paid Family Leave, Voices From The Clinic

“I reached out to A Better Balance when I was confused about what parental leave I might be entitled to—my union had just agreed to opt-in to paid family leave, but no one seemed to have much information about how the program was going to work."

Our Callers: Highlight from the Paid Family Leave Hotline

March 4, 2019
Paid Family Leave, Voices From The Clinic

Through the hotline, we help New Yorkers find out if they’re covered under the law, what their rights are, and how to apply.

Voices from the Clinic: Natalie

January 28, 2019
Breastfeeding While Working, Voices From The Clinic

When she was around 6 months pregnant, she started inquiring about a private space where she would be able express breast milk, as she planned to breastfeed her child after giving birth. Her supervisors told her, “We’ll figure something out,” but never followed up with her.

Statement from A Better Balance on New York Times Cover Story, Miscarrying at Work: The Physical Toll of Pregnancy Discrimination

October 22, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness, Voices From The Clinic

It’s unacceptable that, under the law, many pregnant workers in 2018 aren’t able to get the immediate relief they need to stay healthy and on the job. Every pregnant worker in America deserves a clear right to accommodation.

Client Victory: New Jersey Worker Illegally Pushed Off the Job Is Reinstated!

October 17, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness, Voices From The Clinic

Desperate to get her job back, Takirah asked her doctor to remove her lifting restriction. He refused, and instead provided her with information about pregnant workers’ right to receive reasonable accommodations under the New Jersey Pregnant Workers Fairness Act—a law that A Better Balance worked hard to pass.

Walmart’s Absence Policy Forces Pregnant Workers to Choose between a Healthy Pregnancy and a Pink Slip

July 24, 2018
Absence control, Pregnant Workers Fairness, State Laws, Voices From The Clinic

Leigha Klopp was pregnant and working at Walmart. One morning, she woke up vomiting blood. She called the store to tell them that she was going to the hospital, on the advice of her obstetrician, and that she would need to miss work. When she returned for her next scheduled shift, Walmart fired her. We filed a class-action lawsuit against Walmart on behalf of Ms. Klopp and another former Walmart employee.

New York City Celebrates 4 Years of Paid Sick Time

July 3, 2018
City Laws, Paid Sick Time, Voices From The Clinic

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.

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