Family Definitions

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.

Regressive State Laws Undermine Local Progress on LGBTQ Rights

May 8, 2018
Defending Local Democracy, LGBTQ

These license-to-discriminate laws allow businesses to refuse to serve individuals if doing so would be contrary to religious beliefs. While it is unfortunate that states are still working to undermine LGBTQ rights, ABB stands with those who are instead fighting for more inclusive and equitable laws.

New Rights for NYC Working Families

May 4, 2018
LGBTQ, Paid Sick Time

Workers can now use their sick time to care for a more diverse range of family members, as well as to address needs arising out of domestic or sexual violence. All workers deserve the right to care for themselves and their families, no matter what their families look like. We’ll keep fighting here in New York and across the country to ensure that right is a reality for all our 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.

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.

It’s Official: New Sick and Safe Time Rights for Workers in New York City

November 7, 2017
City Laws, LGBTQ, Paid Sick Time

A Better Balance was proud to be on hand at City Hall yesterday as Mayor de Blasio signed into law an expansion of New York City’s paid sick time law to cover domestic violence purposes and to expand the definition of family members for whom New York workers can take sick leave.

Momentum Swells for Expanded Definition of Family as Three Largest U.S. Cities Recognize Chosen Family in Paid Sick Days Policies

November 6, 2017

Statement from A Better Balance, Family Values @ Work, and Center for American Progress For immediate release: November 6, 2017 Contact: Rachel Sica, rsica@abetterbalance.org, 212-430-5982 Extension 163 Momentum Swells for…

5 Facts About Chosen Family

November 6, 2017

Major Victory for New York City’s Working Families

October 17, 2017
City Laws, LGBTQ, Paid Sick Time

The New York City Council passed a landmark piece of legislation that will provide powerful new rights to 3.4 million workers by expanding the city’s sick time law. This marks not only an important step forward for New York City, but also an important victory for our national movement for inclusive workplace leave laws.

Trans And Gender Non-Conforming Communities Need Paid Leave Now!

August 31, 2017
LGBTQ, Paid Family Leave, Paid Sick Time

We must continue to advocate for inclusive workplace leave policies that address the unique health needs of stigmatized and disadvantaged communities including TGNC communities, so that everyone is able to care for themselves and their loved ones.