Voices From The Clinic

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.

From Wall St. to Walmart: Pregnancy discrimination happens every day, in every industry

June 15, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness, Voices From The Clinic

ABB clients Otisha Woolbright and Candis Riggins are featured in The New York Times.

Voices from the Clinic: Aviva

May 15, 2018
Breastfeeding While Working, Voices From The Clinic, Workplace Equality

According to Aviva, learning about her rights strengthened her confidence when negotiating with her then-prospective employer. “I’m so grateful for the information that A Better Balance provided,” Aviva told us, “as it enabled me to advocate for myself.”

This Workers’ Memorial Week, One Family’s Experience Tells the Harrowing Story of Unsafe Workplace Conditions in This Country

May 1, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness, Voices From The Clinic

Poultry and egg workers, in particular, face extremely hazardous conditions on the job and work in a climate of fear. The US Department of Labor found that poultry workers are injured five times more than other workers.

Community Advocate Betzaida Cruz Cardona Testimony Before the New York State Department of Labor

July 19, 2017
Paid Sick Time, Pregnant Workers Fairness, Voices From The Clinic, Workplace Equality

It is necessary for New York State to continue being a leader on women’s rights issues by enforcing the rights women have in the workplace and educating both workers and employers about these laws.