Know Your Rights

Fact Sheet: Miscarriage and Workplace Rights

July 19, 2018
Family Leave, Pregnant Workers Fairness

Various federal, state, and local laws give certain workers who miscarry or are at risk of miscarrying the right to time off. This fact sheet will help you navigate your workplace rights if you have had or are at risk of having a miscarriage.

New York City Celebrates 4 Years of Paid Sick Time

July 3, 2018
City Laws, Paid Sick Time

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.

A Better Balance’s Statement on Family Separation

June 21, 2018
Uncategorized

At the core of A Better Balance’s mission is the commitment to keep families together and safe. Taking children away from their parents, or even detaining them with their parents, is antithetical to our mission of supporting parents and families as they seek to care for their children and loved ones.

The Bandana Project: A Call to End Sexual Violence Against Migrant Farmworkers

May 16, 2018
Workplace Equality

As part of this fight to end sexual violence and harassment, we want to ensure that workers understand what their rights are in the workplace. Sexual harassment is physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature or conduct based on your sex that unreasonably interferes with your work performance, affects your employment, or makes your place intimidating, hostile or offensive.

Voices from the Clinic: Aviva

May 15, 2018
Breastfeeding While Working, 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.”

Know Your Rights: The NYC Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (Flyer)

May 3, 2018
Paid Sick Time

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.

Working Women of New York: Know About Your Right to Earned Sick Time

March 2, 2018
City Laws, Paid Sick Time, 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 earned sick time. Know Your Rights. Because knowledge is power.

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.