WBO's in New Jersey Oppose Paid Family Leave

Paid family leave has become an issue this year in New Jersey. A new coaltion, the New Jersey Time to Care Coaition, is pushing for "paid time to care" arguing that it is good for working families. Although a news report suggests that women business owners are part of this largely labor union driven coalition, NJAWBO has this to say about the proposal on its website:

Paid Family Leave
Get Paid, Work Free! But Who's Stuck with the Tab?

Issue: California recently became the first state in the U.S. to pass legislation that requires employers to offer employees paid family leave. New Jersey is expected to follow suit with its own legislation that provided employees with leave time to care for newborn or newly adopted children or for time spent with a sick child, parent or spouse.

Recommendation: Legislators who are genuinely concerned about the state's economic system should be encouraged to oppose this bill that is being driven by organized labor.

ACTION: NJAWBO members to unite with NJBIA and others to oppose this legislation.