It's clear: ALL parents deserve time to care for their children and families. This year, we're celebrating Father's Day by highlighting the voices and stories of dads around Connecticut who need paid family and medical leave. We asked dads: why do YOU support paid family and medical leave? Here are your stories... "The minute my … Continue reading #DadsForPaidLeave
Yes- Caregivers Need Paid Leave Too!
Too often, the conversation about paid family and medical leave revolves solely around the need for paid parental leave. Connecticut workers need a paid family & medical leave policy that will not only support new birth, adoptive, and foster parents, but will also benefit and protect employees with serious illnesses and caregivers juggling work and … Continue reading Yes- Caregivers Need Paid Leave Too!
24 Years Later, CT Workers Still Waiting
This Saturday, August 5, marks the 24th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the landmark federal law that provides up to twelve weeks of job protected, unpaid leave to eligible workers. Since its enactment, FMLA has been used more than 200 million times by workers that need to take time off to care … Continue reading 24 Years Later, CT Workers Still Waiting
