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Advancing justice in the workplace for women, caregivers, and people with health needs of their own.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ✔️
Paid family and medical leave in 14 states ✔️
Paid sick time in 19 states ✔️
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ✔️
Paid family and medical leave in 14 states ✔️
Paid sick time in 19 states ✔️
abetterbalance.org | 1-833-NEED-ABB
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The nation’s first NICU paid leave policy is now running in Colorado. Nearly 200 people have already filed for the benefit, three weeks in. 200 people whose lives will become a little bit easier. #PaidLeaveForAll
January 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
The nation’s first NICU paid leave policy is now running in Colorado. Nearly 200 people have already filed for the benefit, three weeks in. 200 people whose lives will become a little bit easier. #PaidLeaveForAll
Paid leave is essential for supporting the U.S.'s aging population as they manage their own health needs, as our new resource highlights. These protections also support their caregivers when they need time off work to be there for their loved ones. www.abetterbalance.org/paid-leave-i...
Paid Leave is an Essential Protection for Older Adults and their Caregivers - A Better Balance
Our new resource highlights how policies like paid leave are essential for supporting older adults as they age, as well as for their caregivers.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Paid leave is essential for supporting the U.S.'s aging population as they manage their own health needs, as our new resource highlights. These protections also support their caregivers when they need time off work to be there for their loved ones. www.abetterbalance.org/paid-leave-i...
“At some point throughout our lives, all of us will need time off work to care for a loved one or receive care ourselves."
We recently joined EARN for a press conference discussing the importance of state-level paid leave progress in the South. www.thesunchronicle.com/online_featu...
We recently joined EARN for a press conference discussing the importance of state-level paid leave progress in the South. www.thesunchronicle.com/online_featu...
Making Progress on Paid Family and Medical Leave Policies in the South
(StatePoint) Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and paid sick leave help workers maintain their livelihoods while taking care of themselves and their families. And now, several states in the
www.thesunchronicle.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
“At some point throughout our lives, all of us will need time off work to care for a loved one or receive care ourselves."
We recently joined EARN for a press conference discussing the importance of state-level paid leave progress in the South. www.thesunchronicle.com/online_featu...
We recently joined EARN for a press conference discussing the importance of state-level paid leave progress in the South. www.thesunchronicle.com/online_featu...
Research shows that when workers can take time off to manage their medical needs without risking a pay cut or being fired, it creates healthier, stronger workplaces. On top of supporting individuals and families nationwide, #PaidLeaveForAll would also bolster our economy.
January 26, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Research shows that when workers can take time off to manage their medical needs without risking a pay cut or being fired, it creates healthier, stronger workplaces. On top of supporting individuals and families nationwide, #PaidLeaveForAll would also bolster our economy.
Every day, we hear from workers in shift-based roles who have to miss out on pay because their employers’ unpredictable scheduling practices make it impossible to plan around health and caregiving needs. The Schedules That Work Act would fix this. www.abetterbalance.org/congress-rei...
Congress Reintroduces the Schedules That Work Act and Part Time Workers Bill of Rights - A Better Balance
Today, the Schedules That Work Act and Part Time Workers Bill of Rights – two pieces of federal legislation that would give employees more of a say in their
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January 23, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Every day, we hear from workers in shift-based roles who have to miss out on pay because their employers’ unpredictable scheduling practices make it impossible to plan around health and caregiving needs. The Schedules That Work Act would fix this. www.abetterbalance.org/congress-rei...
A large part of the wage gap is driven by moms being pushed out of the workforce when they have babies, resulting in lasting pay cuts.
Countless other countries have #PaidLeaveForAll – building an economy that actually supports moms instead of punishing them is possible.
Countless other countries have #PaidLeaveForAll – building an economy that actually supports moms instead of punishing them is possible.
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 PM
A large part of the wage gap is driven by moms being pushed out of the workforce when they have babies, resulting in lasting pay cuts.
Countless other countries have #PaidLeaveForAll – building an economy that actually supports moms instead of punishing them is possible.
Countless other countries have #PaidLeaveForAll – building an economy that actually supports moms instead of punishing them is possible.
Yesterday, we testified before the Shelby County Commission in support of making paid parental leave a permanent right for county employees. Every Tennessean deserves the right to take paid time off work when they welcome a new child, without risking their financial security.
January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Yesterday, we testified before the Shelby County Commission in support of making paid parental leave a permanent right for county employees. Every Tennessean deserves the right to take paid time off work when they welcome a new child, without risking their financial security.
Paid leave is a lifeline for millions of families. But in order to truly support all workers caring for loved ones, these laws need inclusive, realistic definitions of family that cover all kinds of close bonds, including chosen and extended relatives. www.abetterbalance.org/resources/fa...
Fact Sheet: The Importance of Inclusive, Realistic Family Definitions for Paid Leave - A Better Balance
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January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Paid leave is a lifeline for millions of families. But in order to truly support all workers caring for loved ones, these laws need inclusive, realistic definitions of family that cover all kinds of close bonds, including chosen and extended relatives. www.abetterbalance.org/resources/fa...
The EEOC has determined that our client’s claims of pregnancy discrimination while working as a police officer in Florida have legal merit – but her fight for justice is not over. www.abetterbalance.org/client-stori...
Client Stories: A Step Toward Justice for Sergeant King, A Florida Police Officer Who Was Punished for Pumping Milk on the Job - A Better Balance
The EEOC has determined that our client’s claims of pregnancy discrimination have legal merit, but her fight for justice is not over.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The EEOC has determined that our client’s claims of pregnancy discrimination while working as a police officer in Florida have legal merit – but her fight for justice is not over. www.abetterbalance.org/client-stori...
Great news: with the Governor's signature, New Jersey has officially expanded the state's paid family leave program to cover more workers! The legislation also provides job protection for workers who take temporary disability leave. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/01/19/p...
Paid family leave expands to more workers under new law • New Jersey Monitor
The bill cuts the time someone has to work for a company to be eligible for family leave, from 1,000 hours in 12 months to 250 in 3 months.
newjerseymonitor.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Great news: with the Governor's signature, New Jersey has officially expanded the state's paid family leave program to cover more workers! The legislation also provides job protection for workers who take temporary disability leave. newjerseymonitor.com/2026/01/19/p...
The 5th Circuit Court just reopened a case challenging the constitutionality of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, jeopardizing the rights of pregnant Texas state employees and attacking the ability of women nationwide to stay healthy on the job while pregnant.
January 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The 5th Circuit Court just reopened a case challenging the constitutionality of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, jeopardizing the rights of pregnant Texas state employees and attacking the ability of women nationwide to stay healthy on the job while pregnant.
In a challenging federal landscape, states are stepping up to pass policies to support and protect their workforces. We've seen a lot of state momentum for paid leave and paid sick time, among other important workplace protections: www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
5 State Employment Law Trends To Watch In 2026
State laws regulating the workplace are proliferating in the face of congressional inactivity, creating a complex employment law environment for multi-state employers.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
In a challenging federal landscape, states are stepping up to pass policies to support and protect their workforces. We've seen a lot of state momentum for paid leave and paid sick time, among other important workplace protections: www.forbes.com/sites/michel...
Attacks on reproductive choice continue to escalate – defending the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act's protections for workers who need to access essential reproductive healthcare is more urgent than ever, as we told @statesnewsroom.com: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/feds...
Feds strike deal with Christian business group over abortion, gender-related worker protections
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reached an agreement this month with a Christian business group to ignore regulations that allowed employees to receive abortion-related…
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January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Attacks on reproductive choice continue to escalate – defending the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act's protections for workers who need to access essential reproductive healthcare is more urgent than ever, as we told @statesnewsroom.com: www.newsfromthestates.com/article/feds...
More exciting state #PaidLeave progress: the New Jersey Legislature has passed a bill extending family leave protections to more workers and ensuring workers who take temporary disability leave have job protection! www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/nj-l...
NJ lawmakers rush to pass bills on final day of lame duck session | NJ Spotlight News
Include codifying protections for undocumented immigrants, providing tax incentives to refurbish Prudential Center
www.njspotlightnews.org
January 14, 2026 at 4:31 PM
More exciting state #PaidLeave progress: the New Jersey Legislature has passed a bill extending family leave protections to more workers and ensuring workers who take temporary disability leave have job protection! www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/nj-l...
"When your newborn needs intensive care, being fully present is the most obvious and important thing in the world," writes ABB President Inimai Chettiar. CO's paid leave expansion for NICU parents is just common sense, and more states should follow suit. www.abetterbalance.org/providing-pa...
Providing Paid Leave for Parents of NICU Babies is Common Sense - A Better Balance
Colorado's expansion to provide NICU parents with additional paid leave is a shining example of how states can build out their paid family and medical leave programs to support more families,…
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January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
"When your newborn needs intensive care, being fully present is the most obvious and important thing in the world," writes ABB President Inimai Chettiar. CO's paid leave expansion for NICU parents is just common sense, and more states should follow suit. www.abetterbalance.org/providing-pa...
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As of January 1st, Colorado parents with babies in the NICU have expanded paid leave rights! CO is paving the way for states to build upon paid leave progress to support more families' needs. Read more below from @abetterbalance.org
Starting this month, parents in Colorado with babies in the NICU have the right to an extra 12 weeks of paid leave. This expansion exemplifies how states can build upon existing paid leave programs to better meet the needs of families. www.abetterbalance.org/colorado-exe...
Colorado Exemplifies How to Build Upon Paid Leave Progress to Meet Families’ Evolving Needs - A Better Balance
Colorado continues to pave the way for strong work-family protections by modeling how these policies can be expanded to meet families' needs.
www.abetterbalance.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
As of January 1st, Colorado parents with babies in the NICU have expanded paid leave rights! CO is paving the way for states to build upon paid leave progress to support more families' needs. Read more below from @abetterbalance.org
The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act has been enacted to establish more hygienic handling practices for breastfeeding equipment, making the process less stressful for breastfeeding moms when they travel. www.mystateline.com/news/breastf...
Breastfeeding mothers to benefit from updated airport screening law
A new law known as the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act has been enacted to improve airport screening for breastfeeding mothers.
www.mystateline.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act has been enacted to establish more hygienic handling practices for breastfeeding equipment, making the process less stressful for breastfeeding moms when they travel. www.mystateline.com/news/breastf...
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Big change for Delawareans happened on January 1! Shout out to the advocates on the ground in the First State and at Delaware Cares for getting this info out.
January 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Big change for Delawareans happened on January 1! Shout out to the advocates on the ground in the First State and at Delaware Cares for getting this info out.
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As of January 1st, Colorado parents with babies in the NICU have expanded paid leave rights. CO is paving the way for states building upon paid leave progress to support more families' needs—more from @abetterbalance.org: www.abetterbalance.org/colorado-exe...
Colorado Exemplifies How to Build Upon Paid Leave Progress to Meet Families’ Evolving Needs - A Better Balance
Colorado continues to pave the way for strong work-family protections by modeling how these policies can be expanded to meet families' needs.
www.abetterbalance.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
As of January 1st, Colorado parents with babies in the NICU have expanded paid leave rights. CO is paving the way for states building upon paid leave progress to support more families' needs—more from @abetterbalance.org: www.abetterbalance.org/colorado-exe...
Tips to stay healthy this flu season:
✅Wash your hands often
✅Wear a mask in crowded spaces
✅Know your rights to take time off work when you're under the weather
Our state-by-state resources can help you learn more about your paid sick time rights: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...
✅Wash your hands often
✅Wear a mask in crowded spaces
✅Know your rights to take time off work when you're under the weather
Our state-by-state resources can help you learn more about your paid sick time rights: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...
Map of Paid Sick Time Laws - A Better Balance
Click on each highlighted location for more information.
www.abetterbalance.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Tips to stay healthy this flu season:
✅Wash your hands often
✅Wear a mask in crowded spaces
✅Know your rights to take time off work when you're under the weather
Our state-by-state resources can help you learn more about your paid sick time rights: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...
✅Wash your hands often
✅Wear a mask in crowded spaces
✅Know your rights to take time off work when you're under the weather
Our state-by-state resources can help you learn more about your paid sick time rights: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/ma...
Starting this month, parents in Colorado with babies in the NICU have the right to an extra 12 weeks of paid leave. This expansion exemplifies how states can build upon existing paid leave programs to better meet the needs of families. www.abetterbalance.org/colorado-exe...
Colorado Exemplifies How to Build Upon Paid Leave Progress to Meet Families’ Evolving Needs - A Better Balance
Colorado continues to pave the way for strong work-family protections by modeling how these policies can be expanded to meet families' needs.
www.abetterbalance.org
January 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Starting this month, parents in Colorado with babies in the NICU have the right to an extra 12 weeks of paid leave. This expansion exemplifies how states can build upon existing paid leave programs to better meet the needs of families. www.abetterbalance.org/colorado-exe...
Despite Trump's DoL rescinding anti-discrimination protections for transgender workers in the agency’s workforce development programs, trans and non-binary workers DO have rights on the job to access support without fear of discrimination. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/gu...
Know Your Rights Guides for Transgender and Non-Binary Workers (A Better Balance x Transgender Law Center) - A Better Balance
These guides, created in collaboration with Transgender Law Center, are designed to support transgender and non-binary workers in knowing and exercising your
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January 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Despite Trump's DoL rescinding anti-discrimination protections for transgender workers in the agency’s workforce development programs, trans and non-binary workers DO have rights on the job to access support without fear of discrimination. Learn more: www.abetterbalance.org/resources/gu...
Family friendly policies like paid leave can help state governments save money and retain valuable employees as they grow their families. AZ's pilot program is already demonstrating just how beneficial these programs are for workers and employers alike: www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
Arizona's paid parental leave pilot program is saving the state money, HR director says
A few years ago, Gov. Katie Hobbs decided to make the state government more “family friendly.” That included a paid parental leave pilot program, so employees who have or adopt a child can take paid…
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January 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Family friendly policies like paid leave can help state governments save money and retain valuable employees as they grow their families. AZ's pilot program is already demonstrating just how beneficial these programs are for workers and employers alike: www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...
New York State recently strengthened its Human Rights Law to protect New Yorkers who request reasonable accommodations at work. We joined the Capitol Pressroom to discuss the update to the law, plus why working New Yorkers need paid medical leave reform: capitolpressroom.org/2026/01/08/p...
Protecting the right to request 'reasonable accommodations'
In December, state law was strengthened to protect New Yorkers who request reasonable accommodations in public places, like at work.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:08 PM
New York State recently strengthened its Human Rights Law to protect New Yorkers who request reasonable accommodations at work. We joined the Capitol Pressroom to discuss the update to the law, plus why working New Yorkers need paid medical leave reform: capitolpressroom.org/2026/01/08/p...
Questions about your workplace rights? Our free and confidential legal helpline is here to help you learn more about paid sick time, paid leave, pregnancy accommodations and more: www.abetterbalance.org/get-help/
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January 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Questions about your workplace rights? Our free and confidential legal helpline is here to help you learn more about paid sick time, paid leave, pregnancy accommodations and more: www.abetterbalance.org/get-help/