What’s New
Karen Corday January 23rd, 2009
Work and Family News Headlines:
- Obama Will Support Working Families
Tara Gowland details for Seattle’s Examiner the official statements of the new President on many work-family policy issues including but not limited to tax credits, wages, paid sick days, and family and medical leave. - Michelle Obama’s Policy Director: An Advocate for Working Families Sue Shellenbarger of The Wall Street Journal’s The Juggle reports that First Lady Michelle Obama has tapped Joceleyn Frye, general counsel for the National Partnership for Women and Familes, as her policy director, a move that “suggests she’s preparing to take an activist stance on such policy issues as family leave and flexible scheduling.”
- Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For: 2009
The newest edition of this annual list is now available, featuring a new company in the #1 position.
Work and Family News from Around the Globe:
- Workers Too Afraid to Take Sick Leave
Inthenews.co.uk reports on a survey conducted by Minster Law Solicitors that shows employees’ reluctance to take sick leave in an unstable work environment. - A Complicated Private Life Begets a Public Debate
Edward Cody of the Washington Post reports on France’s Justice Minister Rachida Dati’s quick return to work five days after giving birth. - EU Court: Illness No Reason to Deny Paid Leave
The EU high court voided German and British labor laws that deny annual paid sick leave to workers.
