Paid Family Leave

Family Leave Works for Adoptive & Foster Parents in New York

October 12, 2017
Featured, LGBTQ, Paid Family Leave, State Laws

Adoptive and foster parents of any gender can take bonding leave at any point within the first 12 months after their child’s placement. This includes families who are welcoming children of any age.

Family Leave Works for Part-Time Workers

October 4, 2017
Paid Family Leave, State Laws

New York’s new paid family leave law will give most people who work in New York State—including part-time workers—the right to take paid time off, without losing their job or their health insurance, in order to bond with a new child, care for a seriously ill family member, or address certain military family needs

Family Leave Works for New Yorkers Caring for Sick or Elderly Parents & Grandparents

September 26, 2017
Paid Family Leave, State Laws

Are you a New York worker who cares for a sick or elderly parent or grandparent? If so, you may be eligible to take up to 8 weeks of paid family leave in order to provide elder care for your family member starting in January 2018.

Family Leave Works for Parents of Kids with Special Needs

September 19, 2017
Paid Family Leave, State Laws

New York’s new paid family leave law will give most people who work in New York State the right to take paid time off, without risking their job or health insurance, to address the serious health needs of their child.

Important News for New & Expecting Parents in New York

September 13, 2017
LGBTQ, Paid Family Leave, State Laws

All types of parents of any gender can take bonding leave, including foster and adoptive parents, LGBTQ parents, and other moms and dads. You can take this leave at any point within 12 months of your child’s birth or placement for adoption or foster care.

Announcing “Family Leave Works”

September 5, 2017
LGBTQ, Paid Family Leave, State Laws

This new resource includes special information for LGBTQ parents, adoptive and foster parents, military families, and other moms, dads, and caregivers.

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.

FED WATCH: Working Families Deserve Better than the “Strong Families Act”

August 7, 2017
National Laws, Paid Family Leave

America’s working families deserve a real paid family and medical leave law, like the proposed FAMILY Act, to ensure that all workers can get the leave they need when they need it.

Family Leave Works New York

July 25, 2017

Everyone should be able to be with the people they love when they need them the most—without risking their economic security. With the help of A Better Balance, starting January…

Paid Family Leave for Nashville Municipal Workers!

July 13, 2017
City Laws, Paid Family Leave

We are particularly pleased that this paid family leave is not only for parents, but will also include caregivers, making Nashville a leader in municipal paid family leave policies.