Sentences with phrase «of paid family leave legislation»

This fact sheet makes the child developmental case for New York state's enactment of paid family leave legislation.

Also at 11 a.m., Buffalo faith leaders and advocates hold a press conference to urge the passage of Paid Family Leave legislation, Pilgrim - St.

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But legislation that would mandate paid sick leave nationwide, notably the so - called Healthy Families Act, has stalled in Congress for years, prompting the administration to seek alternative ways of achieving the policy's goals.

Eve is also the founder of MoveOverMen.org, one of our partners working toward family - friendly legislation, including paid leave.

Depending on who you ask, the legislative session was a productive six months in which a range of policy measures from an increase to the state's minimum wage, paid family leave to new ethics reform and anti-heroin addiction legislation was accomplished.

In his State of the State address on Wednesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) called for the passage of legislation that would ensure that state residents can take 12 weeks of paid family leave for a new child or a serious illness.

Mr. de Blasio did not ease business owners» fears last week when he enacted his first piece of legislation: the Paid Family Leave law, requiring employers with as few as five employees to provide paid time off or face penaltPaid Family Leave law, requiring employers with as few as five employees to provide paid time off or face penaltpaid time off or face penalties.

A year earlier, there were enough Democrats to form a clear majority to ram through much of the legislation the IDC has enacted or supports, like a robust minimum wage hike, statewide paid family leave and the DREAM Act.

«He has delivered a $ 15 minimum wage for New Yorkers, 12 weeks of paid family leave, a $ 19 minimum wage for over 40,000 New York - area airport workers and championed many other pieces of legislation that have made working families in our state better off.

From legislation that allows union dues to be deducted from state taxes to the Fight for 15 to funding for the Murphy Institute School of Labor, to the nation's strongest paid family leave program, Governor Cuomo has proven, in his two terms, to be the most effective Governor this state has had, and is moving New York forward.»

«Last session Senator Murphy stood with 1199SEIU members on important matters to healthcare workers, including increasing the minimum wage and securing the nation's most comprehensive paid family leave program,» said Helen Schaub, the New York State Director of Police and Legislation.

«Because of their hard work, New York State has lead the way — passing a $ 15 minimum wage and enacting historic paid family leave legislation so that no New Yorker will lose their job while taking care of a sick loved one.

At 11:30 a.m., U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will speak at the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce's International Women's Day Event and build support for her paid family and medical leave legislation, XO Group, 195 Broadway, Manhattan.

«Every year of Senator Dilan's tenure in the Senate he has stood with our members and been a dedicated advocate for everything from the $ 15 minimum wage, paid family leave and healthcare, to greater environmental protections and election reforms,» said Helen Schaub, 1199SEIU vice president for policy and legislation.

New legislation has been proposed to enact a policy of paid family leave for employees of Albany County.

Candice Giove, a spokeswoman for the independent Democrats, said the group was «proud of its record of achievements,» listing its support for gun - control legislation, a $ 15 minimum wage and paid family leave, among other issues.

«In the past the Women's Caucus has put forward some amazing initiatives and pieces of legislation, whether its paid family leave, whether its access to feminine hygiene products in our public spaces — that is something that we want to continue to build on,» she said.

The city passed legislation that requires businesses with at least 20 employees to offer six weeks of fully paid family leave to parents — both moms and dads and both full - and part - time employees who work in the city.

The Act seeks to reform legislation relating to the following areas: adoption and children in care; aspects of the family justice system; children and young people with special educational needs; the Office of the Children's Commissioner for England; and statutory rights to leave and pay for parents and adopters.

At this time, only employees in federally regulated workplaces and in workplaces in Ontario and Alberta can take advantage of the extended EI parental benefits or family caregiver benefit for adults since these jurisdictions have amended their employment / labour standards legislation to harmonize the leaves with the period allowed for benefits to be paid.

Virginia has no parental leave policies, but nearby District of Columbia introduced new legislation in 2015 to provide its residents with up to 16 weeks of paid family leave in a year, the most generous family leave policy in the nation.