The Economic Status of Women in Colorado
This briefing paper assesses women’s economic status in Colorado, drawing comparisons with other states in the Mountain West region and the nation overall.
The Status of Women in the States: 2015
The Status of Women in the States: 2015 provides critical data to identify areas of progress for women in states across the nation and pinpoint where additional improvements are still needed. It presents hundreds of data points for each state across seven areas that affect women’s lives: political participation, employment and earnings, work and family, poverty and opportunity, reproductive rights, health and well-being, and violence and safety.
Access to Paid Sick Time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This briefing paper presents estimates of access to paid [...]
The Status of Women in Washington: Forging Pathways to Leadership and Economic Opportunity
This report provides critical data and analyzes areas of progress for women in Washington, as well as places where progress has slowed or stalled.
Valuing Good Health in Maryland: The Costs and Benefits of Earned Sick Days
This briefing paper uses data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Census Bureau to evaluate the costs and benefits of Maryland’s Earned Sick Days Act.
Access to Paid Sick Days in Oregon
An analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that approximately 47 percent of private sector workers living in Oregon lack even a single paid sick day (these figures exclude workers in Portland and Eugene, which both have paid sick days ordinances).
Paid Sick Time Access in Minnesota Varies by County of Residence
Paid sick time brings substantial benefits to employers, workers, families, and communities including promoting safe and healthy work environments by reducing the spread of illness and workplace injuries, reducing health care costs, and supporting children and families by helping parents to fulfill their caregiving responsibilities.
Access to Paid Sick Time in Minnesota
DOWNLOAD REPORT An analysis by the Institute for [...]
Access to Paid Sick Days in California
An analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that approximately 44 percent of workers living in California lack even a single paid sick day.
Access to Paid Sick Days in Orange County, Florida
An analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) finds that approximately 45 percent of workers living in Orange County, Florida lack even a single paid sick day. This lack of access is even more pronounced among low-income and part-time workers.