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Check out Oregon CareWorks!
Family Forward Oregon launched a joint project today called Oregon CareWorks and released a new report on Oregon’s care economy. The report, Oregon’s Care Economy: The Case for Public Care Investment, outlines problems with the current caregiving system, such as rising costs and low wages, and provides evidence of the high economic returns to public […]
When Work Works Award | 2016 Oregon Winners
We are excited to announce the 2015-16 Oregon winners of the prestigious national When Work Works award for flexible employers! Please join us in congratulating these forward-thinking employers who know that making work work for their employees is good for everyone, including their bottom line, the communities where they operate, and our state’s economy! We […]
EPI calls for ambitious investment in childcare
On April 6, 2016 the Economic Policy Institute, a non-partisan think tank based in Washington, DC, released a new report, “It’s time for an ambitious national investment in America’s children.” This report reviews the evidence on why a major investment in America’s children is a promising economic strategy that can provide substantial social benefits—and that would more […]
Familial Status Discrimination | Has it happened to you?
Familial status discrimination is employment discrimination against workers based on their off-duty family caregiving responsibilities. Pregnant women, mothers and fathers of young children, and employees with aging parents or sick spouses or partners may encounter family responsibilities discrimination. They may be rejected for hire, passed over for promotion, demoted, harassed, or terminated — despite good […]
New Report from NWLC: Set Up to Fail
Our terrific partners at the National Women’s Law Center just released this important and spot-on report, Set Up to Fail, about the incredible challenges low-wage parents face in trying to make ends meet in a way that doesn’t undermine their children’s chances for success. Every day, working parents in low-wage jobs are desperate to keep […]
Paid Family and Medical Leave – Resources to Share!
Whether you were able to join our call on December 4th about paid family + medical leave or not, we wanted to get some good resources on the topic into your hands. Please consider sharing the ones that really speak to you, because that’s how change happens: one personal conversation at a time. Happy reading, […]
City of Portland adds paid parental leave policy
Effective January 1, 2016, all City of Portland employees who have been employed by the City for at least six months will be eligible to take up to six weeks of fully paid parental leave when they welcome a new baby or child into their families (by birth, adoption, or foster care). The city’s policy […]
Multnomah County Adds Paid Parental Leave Policy for Employees
Multnomah County Employees Will Have Paid Parental Leave Six weeks of paid parental leave will promote the health and economic security of County employees, their families, and their community Effective November 1, 2015, Multnomah County employees will be eligible to take up to six weeks of fully paid parental leave when they welcome a new […]
Oregon Sick Time 101 | Know The Basics
Work in Oregon? Here’s what you need to know about sick time. Starting January 1, 2016, many working Oregonians will be able to earn and use job-protected sick time, which means you can take time off from work when you or your family members are sick or need to see a doctor without getting penalized. […]
Apply by November 6, 2015 for the When Work Works Award!
We know that creating a family-forward workplace takes courage and leadership. That’s why we’re celebrating the Oregon employers who are operating flexibly and making work work for their employees. Every year, Family Forward facilitates the When Work Works Award in Oregon. When Work Works is a prestigious national award program that recognizes employers who are successfully building flexible workplaces that really work for […]
Great Ideas @ Work Newsletter | Summer 2015
Happy Summer! We’ve got news and, more importantly, a call to action. Enjoy! And please share with others in your networks. When Work Works: It’s Time to Apply for the 2016 Awards! It’s Time to Speak Up: Why you need to get involved in improving work for all Oregonians – and how to do that […]