Previous Convenings
Paid Leave for Families Facing Disease Diagnosis
Join us in discussing resources available for those who support families and patients who are facing a disease or disorder diagnosis or other serious health condition, and their need for paid leave. The first part includes a training on Paid Leave in NJ, and the second half is a roundtable discussion on how to get information about paid leave to patients and families when they are facing a serious health or disease diagnosis.
Most NJ workers are covered by paid leave, cash benefits, when they need to take time off for their own health and to care for loved ones' health. New Jersey also guarantees most workers the right to earn a minimum number of paid sick days.
Speakers from SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, NJ Advocates for Aging Well, Legal Services of NJ, National Patient Advocate Foundation
The Impact of Paid Leave on the Disability Community
Join us to discuss the intersection of paid leave for the disabled community. As well as celebrate Disability Pride and the anniversary of the ADA! Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July and is an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. The conversation will focus on paid leave as it impacts disabled workers and their loved ones, but we will also discuss other protections and rights of disabled individuals and work. We'd love for you to view this dynamic convening to learn more and participate in the discussion!
Speakers from the New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities, Rutgers University , The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, NAMI Mercer, Garden State Equality, Director of Policy Disability Rights NJ, SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, NJ Citizen Action, the NJ Department of Labor, J Badger Consulting Inc, & the RAISE Center.
Health Equity and Inclusive Paid Leave: Access for the LGBTQIA+ Community
When it comes to taking time off work, whether it be for mental health, caring for yourself or a loved one, or for bonding, access to inclusive paid leave and an affirming workplace that is free from discrimination is vital for all working people, but especially for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC). Join us on March 15 @ 10 am to discuss the topic of health equity and inclusive paid leave and access for LGBTQIA workers in NJ! We will discuss NJ workers' rights and how they are critical for the LGBTQIA community, as well as the barriers they face when accessing these benefits. Through storytelling, advocacy, and education, we can assure that the LGBTQIA community can safely access time off when they need it the most. Guest speakers from the NJ Department of Labor, Garden State Equality, the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence, COLAGE, and Family Values @ Work will join to dig deeper into this topic!
NJ Paid Leave Outreach Collaborative Launch Meeting
Join us as we look at how to improve access and understanding of NJ Paid Family Leave.
The NJ Paid Leave Outreach Collaborative's 2nd Meeting
On the culture of leave-taking and how it impacts workers’ ability to care for themselves and their loved ones. Even when workers are eligible to take paid family leave, they do not take it and there is a multitude of reasons. Still, we have societal and cultural expectations of work and caregiving that influence how comfortable or even fearful people feel about taking time off. Explored with participants and our Guest Speaker, Scott Behson, Author of the Whole Person Workplace
Paid Leave and Maternal & Infant Health
A discussion on paid leave and how it relates to improved maternal and child health outcomes. This meeting includes valuable perspectives from knowledgeable speakers, as well as resources, information, and tools to help nonprofits, social service organizations, HR staff, and others make the connection between paid leave and maternal & infant health.
Domestic Violence & Paid Leave
Join us in discussing how to support DV survivors when taking leave! In this convening, we hear an overview of NJ Paid Family Leave & DV coverage, Know-Your-Rights & DV specific resources, and laws, as well as barriers facing survivors. In collaboration with the NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence!
NJ Paid Leave & Caregiving for Loved Ones
Hear from workers, caregivers, and advocates to dig into how we can help increase awareness and access to paid leave for caregiving.
Equity in Access to Time to Care: The Promise of Paid Leave in NJ
The June NJ Paid Leave Outreach Collaborative discussion on the broad benefits of paid leave and how it can help achieve equity in access to time to care. We hear from researchers regarding the reach of paid leave in New Jersey and workers also share their stories.
Access to Earned Sick Days In NJ
Together, we can help increase awareness and access to Earned Sick Days for all. Join us for a virtual convening to discuss what the law provides, and what experience and research shows is really happening on the ground for many workers. We will have an Earned Sick and Safe Days law training from the Department of Labor, and learn about polling, and data on earned sick days from researchers, and advocates.