Tomorrow: New York Paid Family Sick Leave Breakfast Series

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Tomorrow, Thursday, February 18th at the Andrew Freedman Home located at 1125 Grand Concourse, join small businesses for a discussion on paid family leave insurance program, its impact, policies, and details of this new program.

The event is FREE and will begin with a light breakfast and networking session at 8:30AM with the main program starting at 9AM. Please register at the link below.
Via April De Simone of designing the WE, a social impact design studio:
On a recent visit to New York State, Vice President Joe Biden highlighted the importance of paid family leave. Reflecting on the loss of his son, Beau Biden, to brain cancer, the Vice President spoke to the plight thousands of New Yorkers face when needing time to care for a loved one. Whether it is caring for a child or sick family member, workers should have options that enable them to meet this responsibility without worrying about financial disruptions or job security.
To expand this dialog, the New York Paid Leave Coalition, along with the American Sustainable Business Council will host breakfast forums throughout New York City that will ask: “What will a paid family leave insurance program look like in New York?”
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Local businesses taking the lead on paid family leave policies, employees, and other experts will share details on the proposed paid family leave program, including information on ways a paid family leave insurance system could help support businesses and employees. We will also explore what legislation has been proposed, what it will cost and who will pay for it.

If you would like additional information or wish to register for one of our forums, please click on the borough-specific link below. Thank you in advance for sharing this information with your network and we look forward to your attendance.
With Appreciation,
April De Simone
Supporter of Paid Family Leave
Bronx: February 18, 2016
Manhattan: March 18, 2016 Register At: http://bit.ly/PFLBreakfastHarlem
Ed García Conde

Ed García Conde is a life-long Bronxite who spends his time documenting the people, places, and things that make the borough a special place in the hopes of dispelling the negative stereotypes associated with The Bronx. His writings are often cited by mainstream media and is often consulted for his expertise on the borough's rich history.