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.
I “Heart” Restaurant Workers
Heading out this Valentine’s Day? Keep restaurant workers’ well-being in-mind. [...]
Improving Career Opportunities for Immigrant Women In-Home Care Workers
Improving Career Opportunities for Immigrant Women In-Home Care Workers is one of two IWPR studies focused on ways to improve labor conditions and rights among immigrant women in home care work.
Increasing Pathways to Legal Status for Immigrant In-Home Care Workers
This paper explores options for reforming the U.S. visa system to increase the pathways to legal status for undocumented immigrant women interested in providing long-term care for the elderly and for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
IWPR Marks Anniversary of FMLA: Progress Still Needed on Paid Leave
By Jasmin Griffin Today marks 20 years since President Bill [...]
Population Policy Brief Series: Survivors of Color & Economic Security
Domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking are crimes with deep economic impacts.
The Status of Women in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area, North Carolina
Women in the Charlotte metropolitan area, and in North Carolina as a whole, have made much progress during the last few decades.
Valuing Good Health in Philadelphia: The Costs and Benefits of Paid Sick Days
Policymakers across the country are increasingly interested in ensuring that workers can take paid time off when they are sick.
The Status of Women in Henderson and Transylvania Counties, North Carolina
Women in Henderson and Transylvania counties, as in North Carolina as a whole, have made much progress during the last few decades.
The Status of Women in Buncombe County, North Carolina
Women in Buncombe County, as in North Carolina as a whole, have made much progress during the last few decades, yet more remains to be done to elevate women’s status. The majority of women work— many in professional and managerial jobs—and women are a mainstay of the economic health of their communities.
