Paid Leave

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.

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, as of…

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.

Comparison Chart of New York Proposals on Paid Family Leave

May 24, 2017

Paid Family Leave – Cover Workers Regardless of Employer Size

May 23, 2017

Workplace Leave in a Movement Building Context

May 23, 2017

Fact Sheet: The Importance of Broad Family Definitions for Paid Leave

May 23, 2017

New Pew Report Shows Crucial Need for Paid Family and Medical Leave

April 10, 2017
National Laws, Paid Family Leave

Our national failure to guarantee paid leave has devastating financial consequences. A shocking 62% of low-income workers who took leave received no pay at all while on leave. As a result, 57% of this group took on debt, 46% put off paying their bills, and 48% went on to public assistance.