2008-2010 Work and Family Publications

Status of Washington’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program

congressional update

07.30.2010 | The most recent news on Family and Medical Leave Insurance, from both Washington State and Washington, D.C. This updated fact sheet notes the two new possibilities for federal assistance in state start-up funding, and analyzes the costs and benefits of a fully functioning Washington State FMLI system. Fact Sheet »

WA Family Leave Coalition Candidate Questionnaire

congressional update05.28.2010 | With the campaign season gearing up, both prospective candidates and incumbents alike are out in the community, eager to bolster their campaign platforms by answering questions from constituents. Use this questionnaire to discuss work-family public policy issues with municipal, state and national candidates in Washington State -- and find out who will stand up for working families. Fact Sheet »

Update: Work/Family Issues in Congress

congressional update04.12.2010 | Get the latest updates on federal funding for state paid family leave programs, including Obama's $50 million. Also includes information about paid sick days activity in Washington State and the Healthy Families Act at the national level.


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Paid Sick Days and Restaurant Jobs: The Evidence from San Francisco

who can stay home with flu04.02.2010 | Restaurants are among the employers least likely to provide sick leave benefits. Therefore, if minimum paid leave standards effect the number of jobs available, we would expect to see that impact most clearly in the food service industry. However, the data show that the job market in restaurants and bars has been stronger in San Francisco than in the state of California as a whole in every year since San Francisco's sick days law passed.Fact Sheet »

Paid Leave through State Temporary Disability Insurance Programs

Paid Leave and TDI02.01.2010 | A fact sheet that answers specific questions about how state Temporary Disability Programs in CA, HI, NJ, NY, RI and Puerto Rico can provide paid leave for expectant mothers.


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Who Can Stay Home with the Flu?

who can stay home with flu05.01.2009 | As fears of a swine flu pandemic spread, President Obama and public health officials are urging Americans to stay home from work and keep their children home from school if they have flu symptoms. But nearly 4 in 10 private sector workers lack even one paid sick day, and many more face disciplinary action if they do call in sick. In a world where diseases mutate and spread across the globe in weeks, Americans need paid sick days to protect our health and our economy. Policy Brief »

Paid Family Leave - 2009 Legislative Action for Family Security

family leave brief 01.22.2009 | Outlines proposals for Washington's family leave insurance program to expand to cover care of a seriously ill family member, a worker's own serious health condition, as well as care for a newborn or newly-adopted child.



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Washington Family Leave Insurance Brief

family leave brief12.01.2008 | During an economic downturn, Family Leave Insurance is more important than ever to support working families.




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Family Leave Insurance: October 2008 Update

10.01.2008 | What's in store for Washington's paid family leave program in the 2009 legislative session. Fact Sheet »

Paid Family Leave in New Jersey

04.31.2008 | Summary of New Jersey's paid family leave program, including benefits for workers and protections for businesses. Fact Sheet »

Family Leave Insurance: April 2008 Update

04.07.2008 | The latest legislative developments, cost projections, and a look at what's ahead for Family Leave Insurance in Washington State. Fact Sheet »

Washington Family Leave Insurance - Benefits for All Families

01.24.2008 | A closer look at the anticipated beneficiaries of Washington's Family Leave Insurance program. Fact Sheet »

2008 Family Leave Insurance Legislative fact sheet 

01.14.2008 | Family Leave Insurance bills and budget-related items under consideration during the 2008 legislative session. Fact Sheet »

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