Assemblymember Kalra’s Bill to Protect Workplace Rights for CalWORKs and CalFresh Participants Signed by Governor Newsom

SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, AB 2300, authored by Assemblymember Kalra, was signed into law by Governor Newsom. AB 2300 will prevent Californian workers from having to choose between the wellbeing of their families and their right to not be abused or harassed at work. “By equipping CalFresh and CalWORKs participants with the means to identify workplace… Continue reading Assemblymember Kalra’s Bill to Protect Workplace Rights for CalWORKs and CalFresh Participants Signed by Governor Newsom

Moms Work to Improve Lactation Accommodations for Others

Breastfeeding has health advantages for the baby and for the lactating parent. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants should be exclusively breastfed for about the first 6 months, and now supports continued breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond. However, many parents are forced to choose between breastfeeding and their career.… Continue reading Moms Work to Improve Lactation Accommodations for Others

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San Francisco is now the First City in the Nation to Grant Working Families the Right to Workplace Accommodations to Help with Family Caregiving and Childcare

When Mariana asked her large fast food restaurant employer for a slight adjustment to her schedule so that she could pick up and drop off her child at a subsidized daycare, her employer said no. As a result, Mariana had to give up her child’s spot and Mariana ended up spending almost half of her… Continue reading San Francisco is now the First City in the Nation to Grant Working Families the Right to Workplace Accommodations to Help with Family Caregiving and Childcare

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This Father’s Day, We Should Make Caregiving Leave More Accessible by Passing SB 951

*By Amaya Ramsay-Malone When Alfonso’s baby daughter was born, he was told she needed to get blood tests performed every other day for two weeks straight. Feeling scared for his baby’s health and stressed about finding the time to care for her in such a crucial moment of her life, he requested that his employer… Continue reading This Father’s Day, We Should Make Caregiving Leave More Accessible by Passing SB 951

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