New Yorkers: Have you had a need for time off from work due to a medical issue, but been unable to afford it, or feared being fired?
Have you been unable to access paid family leave when you needed to welcome a new child or care for an ill loved one due to moving between jobs or unemployment?
Nonprofit work-family organization A Better Balance’s team of legal advocates is fighting for a New York where every worker can care for themselves and their loved ones, without sacrificing their economic security—and that includes updating our paid leave laws.
If you have had a need for time off from work for a medical issue or have been unable to access the state’s paid family leave program, we want to hear about your experience.