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cwealffmli 2017, Caregiving, fmla, Medical Leave, Stories

Economic Peril Without Paid Leave

When I was a sophomore in high school, my dad had a fall in the middle of the night. He was conscious, said he was fine, he would just take the day to rest. By the late afternoon when my mom checked on him, his pupils were dilated and he couldn’t squeeze her hands. We … Continue reading Economic Peril Without Paid Leave

cwealffmli 2016, Caregiving, millennials, Stories

Millennials Need Paid Leave. Now.

By: Samantha Savvidou Millennials like me are witnessing the highest levels of income inequality since the Great Depression and feel the impact on working families- our own families.During the Great Recession, we saw our parents, aunts, and uncles struggle financially after being laid off. Like most other middle class families, when I was a child, … Continue reading Millennials Need Paid Leave. Now.

cwealffmli 2016, Champion Interviews, Parental Leave, Stories

Interviews with Our Champions: Daniela Giordano

Why do you support paid family and medical leave? Because being able to take care of one’s own health or other family member’s health or a new baby while not having to worry about financial security, and doing so through one’s own contribution, makes a lot of sense. It is not a matter of if … Continue reading Interviews with Our Champions: Daniela Giordano

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Connecticut Paid Leave Authority Website

The CT Paid Leave Authority will implement & administer paid leave in CT! Check out the Authority’s new website for more specifics on what to expect and how the program will impact you, your family, or your business.
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