Coronavirus

News for New York State Emergency Sick Leave: Interstate Travel Exemptions

July 6, 2020
Paid Sick Time, State Laws

In early April, New York State enacted an emergency paid sick leave law that allows workers with a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation in relation to COVID-19 (or who need to care for a minor child with such an order) to take paid leave from work. Since its passage, the law has exempted workers who were subject to quarantine because they traveled to certain countries for non-work-related reasons from the law’s protections. And recently, the law was changed to exempt certain workers who travel within the United States.

Emergency Paid Sick Leave Tracker: State, City, and County Developments

May 27, 2020

Justice for Workers: Our COVID-19 FAQ Series Can Help Workers Exercise Their Rights

May 26, 2020
National Laws, Paid Family Leave, Paid Sick Time, Pregnant Workers Fairness

Especially as governments lift stay at home orders, it is important for workers to know their rights. We have released a series of videos from our legal experts to help workers understand their rights when affected by COVID-19, so they will be empowered to exercise them. Please join us in sharing these videos with the hashtag #JusticeForWorkers.

Nashville’s Council Urges Paid Sick Leave for All and Calls for More Local Autonomy

May 22, 2020
Defending Local Democracy, Paid Sick Time

The Metropolitan Council of Nashville, TN recently passed a resolution urging all employers in the city to provide immediate paid sick leave to their workers. The resolution further calls on Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly to restore legal authority for local governments to decide whether to guarantee paid leave within their cities.

What to Say to Your Employer: Tips for Taking Emergency Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

May 22, 2020

Here are some common scenarios that might come up in the process of taking emergency paid sick/family leave under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and some tips…

Freelancer’s Guide to Using Your Paid Leave Tax Credit

May 15, 2020
National Laws, Paid Family Leave

In March, Congress passed a new law called the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Among other emergency protections, the law creates new tax credits for freelancers and other self-employed people to compensate for lost income when you cannot work for certain coronavirus-related reasons. Here’s what freelancers need to know about how to access these credits.

We Applaud the Release of the HEROES Act to Expand Federal Paid Leave Protections

May 12, 2020
Paid Family Leave, Paid Sick Time

A Better Balance applauds the release of the HEROES Act, a bold proposal to expand and build upon the groundbreaking paid leave protections of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We thank Speaker Pelosi and champions in the House for their leadership on this crucial issue.

ABB Featured in the New York Times: What Rights Do Pregnant Workers Have in a Pandemic?

May 4, 2020
Pregnant Workers Fairness

Pregnant workers have rights during this pandemic. Through our free legal helpline, we've been hearing from pregnant workers across the country who have questions about their legal rights during this uncertain time. We spoke with the New York Times about the laws pregnant workers need to know. Read an excerpt below, and the full article by reporter Jessica Grose here.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Minneapolis, MN Earned Sick and Safe Time

April 30, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the CDC has recommended that everyone take steps to protect themselves and their communities, including avoiding close contact with others. If you…

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: St. Paul, Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time

April 30, 2020