Know Your Rights

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."

Know Your Rights! ABB’s Outreach & Education in New York

April 24, 2019
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In New York City, there are laws that can help us when we or our loved ones are sick, when we need to care for our families’ serious health needs, or when we’re growing our families. We’ve been out and about meeting with people to present information about some of these different laws.

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019
Workplace Equality

This International Women’s Day please take a moment to learn more about how inclusive workplace policies that recognize the demands of caregiving can help our society maintain a better balance and strengthen communities across the country.

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.

New York’s Paid Family Leave Law Turns One!

January 3, 2019
Paid Family Leave

This year, the benefit rate and the amount of time workers can take goes up. If your leave starts in 2019, you can take up to ten weeks of paid family leave and receive 55% of your average weekly pay, up to a cap of $746.41 per week.

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.

EL MES DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA/ Hispanic Heritage Month

September 26, 2018
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Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, ofrecemos nuestra gratitud y apoyo a las familias Latinxs. Se puede!

Back to School: Working Parents, Know Your Rights When Your Child Is Sick

September 10, 2018
Paid Sick Time

Currently, a total of 10 states guarantee working parents the right to use earned sick time to care for their children when they are sick or in need of preventive care such as a yearly doctor’s checkup. Those states are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.

Know Your Rights at Work: New State-by-State Guide for Breastfeeding Parents

August 21, 2018
Breastfeeding While Working

“Talking to Your Boss About Your Pump,” is a state-by-state guide, created in partnership with WorkLife Law, that includes everything from practical tips for how to talk to your boss about breastfeeding accommodations to your legal protections to mapping out a plan for your needs at work.