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 [...]
Valuing Good Health in Portland: The Costs and Benefits of Earned Sick Days
The briefing paper uses data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Oregon Public Health Division, and the U.S. Census Bureau to evaluate costs and benefits of Portland’s “Protected Sick Time Act.”
Testimony Before the Public Health and Human Services Committee of the Philadelphia City Council regarding Bill 130004, Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces
Our data reveals that approximately 182,600 Philadelphia workers currently lack paid sick days.
Testimony on SB 698: Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act
Our analysis shows that if SB 698 is enacted as drafted with maximum coverage for all workers, it will create modest cost-savings for employers. Employers are projected to see the cost of implementing this new policy defrayed by a reduction in costs associated with employee turnover and reduced contagion of communicable diseases
Paid Sick Days in Philadelphia Would Lower Health Care Costs by Reducing Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits
Thirty-four percent of Philadelphia private-sector employees, or approximately 182,629 workers, lack access to paid sick days.
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 [...]
