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Balancing Work and Family: How Analyzing the Costs and Benefits of Work-Family Legislation Supports Policy Change

Important policies in allowing workers, particularly women who do the majority of family care, to balance employment with care giving responsibilities, including: family and medical leave and paid sick days, child care, and workplace flexibility.

By Ariane HegewischHeidi Hartmann and M. Phil.|2020-11-23T23:21:32-05:00June 28, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Balancing Work and Family: How Analyzing the Costs and Benefits of Work-Family Legislation Supports Policy Change

Workforce Investment System Reinforces Occupational Gender Segregation and the Gender Wage Gap

IWPR’s analysis of training services received by WIA clients shows stark gender segregation in the jobs and careers for which women and men receive training.

By IWPR|2020-11-13T03:39:44-05:00June 27, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Workforce Investment System Reinforces Occupational Gender Segregation and the Gender Wage Gap

Moderate Job Growth for Both Women and Men: Unemployment Rate for Single Mothers Declines to 9.9 Percent

According to the IWPR analysis of the June employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth for both women and men improved in May compared to the previous month.

By IWPR|2020-12-28T02:51:31-05:00June 7, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Moderate Job Growth for Both Women and Men: Unemployment Rate for Single Mothers Declines to 9.9 Percent

Law Enforcement Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women

The safety of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking is inextricably linked to their economic security.

By Wider Opportunities for Women|2021-01-18T17:21:25-05:00June 3, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Law Enforcement Guide to Safety and Economic Security for Victims of Violence Against Women