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Many policy components impact equity, but decisions such as the type of workers covered under the program and how workers become eligible for it are crucial first steps to designing a paid family leave program that is accessible for all working families. In this session,…

Sapna Mehta says the FAIR Leave Act has important implications for gender equity, as all parents should be allowed to take the same amount of time off to care for and bond with their kids.

On March 9, Sapna Mehta testified at the Connecticut General Assembly in support of H.B. No. 6859, legislation that would create a fair scheduling law in the state. Watch the hearing here or read her written testimony.

On February 14, Emily Andrews and Sapna Mehta presented at a webinar titled “Organizing to Win Good Jobs for Our Communities,” which CLASP co-hosted with Community Change. The webinar discussed leveraging federal spending to bring good jobs to the communities that need them the most.

Sapna Mehta wrote an op-ed about the impact a lack of paid medical leave has on women and families.

Sapna Mehta wrote a letter to the editor for the Washington Post.

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

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

As we celebrate the 29th anniversary of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, we must pass a Build Back Better Act that includes a federal paid family and medical leave program.