CLASP launches a new virtual home for the Paid Leave Administrators’ Network—connecting state leaders to share lessons, troubleshoot implementation, and publish case studies that show how policy choices become equitable paid leave programs.
CLASP submitted testimony on a slate of legislative proposals in Maine that target the integrity, efficacy, and existence of Maine’s new paid leave program. >> Read the testimony here
CLASP submitted testimony in opposition to Maryland SB 355, which would delay the implementation of Maryland’s paid family and medical leave program. >> Read the testimony here
Fourteen states, including D.C., have paid leave laws, supporting millions of workers. CLASP and FV@W hosted a 2024 convening of 100+ stakeholders to share key insights.
The U.S. lacks a federal paid leave policy, leaving many workers without guaranteed time off. Thirteen states and DC have made progress, but 37 states remain without comprehensive paid leave.
More than 100 state administrators and advocates gathered for a two-day conference this week to share best practices for implementing successful paid family and medical leave programs at the state level.
CLASP seeks to ensure that the Mayor's budget for FY 2025 promotes racial equity and economic opportunity for all in the District of Columbia. This involves: 1) Maintaining funding for D.C.’s Universal Paid Leave program, 2) Enacting the Universal Paid Leave Portability Amendment Act of…
On April 5, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 373, which aimed to establish a mandatory paid family and medical leave program in the Commonwealth. This decision leaves millions of Virginia workers unable to afford time off to care for themselves or their family…
The recently re-introduced Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act hopes to build on the successes of state models to establish a comprehensive and inclusive federal paid leave policy that meets the needs of workers.