If you work for the state of South Carolina or Mississippi, having a baby just got a little easier. Both states recently expanded paid parental leave: South Carolina this month …
Parental leave isn’t the only kind of time off that can keep a woman safe and employed. “Safe leave” lets workers take time off to deal with domestic violence, …
Wisconsin's 2026 elections could help determine whether women's rights expand, face new restrictions, or remain largely unchanged in the years ahead.
The state currently has a …
Maine protects abortion access before fetal viability and provides paid family and medical leave, including safe leave for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Maternal and infant health outcomes present a mixed picture: recent research shows below-average preterm birth rates and strong prenatal care access, but infant mortality remains near the national average, with significant disparities. WRDI's comprehensive state assessment is forthcoming.
Parental leave isn’t the only kind of time off that can keep a woman safe and employed. “Safe leave” lets workers take time off to deal with domestic violence, …
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact vary from place to place, these laws establish national standards …
The word “protected” sounds definitive.
In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed out of reach of change. In law, the meaning is …
Parental leave isn’t the only kind of time off that can keep a woman safe and employed. “Safe leave” lets workers take time off to deal with domestic violence, …
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact vary from place to place, these laws establish national standards …
The word “protected” sounds definitive.
In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed out of reach of change. In law, the meaning is …
