A great article in Monday’s Oregonian details why unpaid leave (in this case, sick child leave, but it’s equally applicable to family leave) just doesn’t go the distance for working families: …parents are more likely to take ailing children to…
A great article in Monday’s Oregonian details why unpaid leave (in this case, sick child leave, but it’s equally applicable to family leave) just doesn’t go the distance for working families: …parents are more likely to take ailing children to…
Starting October 2009, parents of newborn and newly adopted children will be able to take up to 5 weeks off work to care for their child with a weekly benefit of $250 (pro-rated for part-time workers). All new parents who…
Add this to the list of reasons why: 1) Washington State is making the right decision by funding paid family leave for new parents; and 2) Why Washington legislators should fund full-day kindergarten within the next five years, rather than…
You’ll hear opponents of paid family leave bemoan the costs. Leaving aside the fact that family leave insurance strengthens families, promotes early learning and public health, and bolsters our state’s commitment to giving every child a strong and healthy start…
Timing: Washington is the second state after California to adopt paid family leave. Washington’s family leave insurance program was signed into law in May, 2007. Benefit payments begin October 1, 2009. Who’s Eligible: All parents of newborn or newly adopted…
How much will family leave insurance cost taxpayers? Will family leave insurance hurt employers? How can we afford family leave insurance given the state of our economy? Why cover only babies for family leave insurance ? What about taking care…
Testimony from Meena Rishi, Economics professor, Seattle University For HB 5659 – Family Leave Insurance Bill In most western countries parental leave is available for those who have worked for their current employer for a certain period of time. In…
Testimony from Justin For SSB 5659 – Family Leave Insurance Hi, my name is Justin. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to share my family’s experiences so the committee can better understand why Family Leave Insurance is so important.…
Testimony from Sean For 2SSB 5659 – Family Leave Insurance My name is Sean O. I am 54 years old. I grew up in Mukilteo, WA and have lived in the area since 1962. My father worked for the Department…
Written testimony of Selena Allen For SSB 5659 Family Leave is a very personal issue to me. When I discovered I was pregnant with my first child I had just moved to Seattle to escape a bad relationship. Since I…
