An Advocate for Research on Women and Girls: Honoring Hillary Clinton’s Tenure as Secretary of State
By Drew McCormick On this International Women’s Day, IWPR recognizes [...]
Earned Sick Days in Portland Would Improve Public Health, Reduce Costs
Providing earned sick days is expected to save Portland employers more than $13 million per year, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR).
Wage Gap Widens for Women
On the eve of International Women’s Day, women workers in the United States are facing a larger wage gap that has grown for women in all major race and ethnic groups, according to analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR).
Women Work 'For Free' 59 Days Per Year, Thanks To The Gender Pay Gap: Analysis
Women workers are spending weeks toiling away for free as [...]
Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia Would Save More Than $10 Million in Health Care Costs
According to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), if workers in Philadelphia without paid sick days were to gain access, health care costs would decline by $10.3 million annually.
Access to Earned Sick Days in Maryland
A new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) reveals that more than 700,000 private sector employees in Maryland lack even a single earned sick day.
Earned Sick Days in Maryland Would Benefit Economy, Reduce Health Care Costs
Currently, 40 percent (more than 700,000) of workers in Maryland lack earned sick leave. While many workers will likely need time off for reasons such as visits to the doctor, illness, or to seek services related to domestic violence, IWPR estimates that workers in Maryland will only use an average of 2.8 earned sick days per year.
I “Heart” Restaurant Workers
Heading out this Valentine’s Day? Keep restaurant workers’ well-being in-mind. [...]
Moderate Job Growth Continues for Women and Men
Washington, DC–According to IWPR analysis of the January employment report [...]
Report: Immigrant Home Care Workers Help Solve Labor Shortage, But Face Few Paths to Citizenship
As Congress digs into creating an improved immigration system, a report released today by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), in cooperation with Caring Across Generations, identifies solutions for increasing access to visas for immigrant in-home care workers.
