Family leave
Statement of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton on the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act Taking Effect
By admin - Posted on August 6th, 2008
August 5, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton issued the following statement on the fifteenth anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act taking effect.
“For fifteen years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has helped millions of Americans balance the demands of work and family. It has given loved ones the ability to care for a sick child, an aging parent or an ailing spouse when they needed it most. » read more »
New Jersey Governor Signs Historic Family Leave Insurance Legislation
By admin - Posted on May 6th, 2008
New Jersey becomes only third state in the nation to implement program
May 2, 2008 -- TRENTON - New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed an historic family leave insurance bill, propelling New Jersey to become only the third state in the nation to enact a family leave program for workers caring for sick family members, newborn and newly-adopted children.
New Jersey Governor Corzine signs paid family leave legislation: Photo courtesy NJ Governor's office
The state of California implemented its program in 2004 while the state of Washington passed legislation last year. » read more »
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