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Oregon’s Earned Sick Days Law Would Improve Public Health, Reduce Costs

Providing earned sick days is expected to save employers in Oregon nearly $11 million per year, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). The state’s proposed earned sick days legislation would also reduce public health costs by decreasing the spread of contagious illness.

By IWPR|2013-05-30T00:00:00-05:00May 30, 2013|Press Releases|Comments Off on Oregon’s Earned Sick Days Law Would Improve Public Health, Reduce Costs

Dr. Heidi Hartmann appeared on “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” to discuss the wage ratio.

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By Administrator|2013-05-29T16:09:48-05:00May 29, 2013|Press Hits|Comments Off on Dr. Heidi Hartmann appeared on “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” to discuss the wage ratio.

Employers Not Filling Gap in Need for Paid Parental Leave in U.S.

This Mother’s Day, the United States is still behind all other high-income industrialized nations when it comes to providing paid leave to parents. And, according to a new analysis released today by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), employers are not filling the gap—despite many providing paid leave benefits beyond legal requirements.

By IWPR|2013-05-09T00:00:00-05:00May 9, 2013|Press Releases|Comments Off on Employers Not Filling Gap in Need for Paid Parental Leave in U.S.

IWPR Executive Director and Vice President Barbara Gault discussed Census Bureau report, “Who’s Minding the Kids.”

IWPR Executive Director and Vice President Barbara Gault talked about [...]

By Administrator|2013-05-03T19:49:03-05:00May 3, 2013|Press Hits|Comments Off on IWPR Executive Director and Vice President Barbara Gault discussed Census Bureau report, “Who’s Minding the Kids.”

Job Growth Improves for Women in April 2013

According to an analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) of the May employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth for women improved in April compared to the previous month. Of the 165,000 total jobs added to nonfarm payrolls, women gained 117,000 jobs (71 percent) while men gained 48,000 jobs (29 percent).

By IWPR|2013-05-03T00:00:00-05:00May 3, 2013|Press Releases|Comments Off on Job Growth Improves for Women in April 2013