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June 16, 2023 | Blog Post | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

All I Want for Father’s Day is Paid Leave and Support for Caregiving

Every Father's Day reminds me of the importance of caregiving—and of the need for this country to support men, as well as other parents, in their role as caregivers, in providing the care our families and loved ones need.

May 17, 2023 | Press Release | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

National Paid Sick Days and Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws Critical for Working People

These two bills establishing national policies on paid leave would help working people care for themselves and their families without sacrificing their job or paycheck.

February 8, 2023 | Blog Post | Nicolas Martinez

The Top 7 Moments on Twitter During the State of the Union

Here’s a look back at seven of the top tweets last night during the State of the Union that highlighted the need to enact the economic, social, and racial justice policies that are critical to people with low incomes, communities of color, and immigrant families…

November 30, 2022 | Blog Post | Sapna Mehta

Paid leave – not just a women’s issue

Paid leave isn’t only a women’s issue—just ask a rail worker. Congress must guarantee paid sick leave to all workers.

May 6, 2022 | Blog Post | Sapna Mehta

On Mother’s Day, Moms Need Congress to Take Actions to Strengthen Their Families’ Economic Security

Policy solutions that support working mothers and improve the quality of jobs will strengthen women's economic security.

March 24, 2022 | Blog Post | Emily Andrews

Women’s History in the Making: The Unequal Harm of Rolling Back Roe

This Women's History Month, we must soberly assess the current landscape and acknowledge we are living through a pivotal moment that threatens to curtail women’s rights and further erode their economic stability.

March 21, 2022 | Press Release

Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy Taps Indivar Dutta-Gupta as Executive Director

The Board of Trustees of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) announces that it has chosen Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta as its next executive director.

February 22, 2022 | Press Release | Olivia Golden

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Receives Historic Donation

Release announcing an historic donation from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott.

January 10, 2022 | News Clip | Emily Andrews

Employers left scrambling as workers call in sick

Emily Andrews was quoted about the need for guaranteed paid sick time.

October 29, 2021 | News Clip

Cutting paid leave hurts low-wage workers the most

This article cites a 2018 CLASP report about the consequences workers with low incomes who do not have access to paid sick leave may face.

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