New Jersey
Safiyyah’s Story
“If there [were] a certain amount of allotted Paid Sick Days mandated by legislation, [it] would allow people to go to work . . . and school giving their 100% by being at 100%.”
Pastor Richardson’s Story
“I was forced to have to make a choice between keeping my job or securing my health…My doctor…didn’t want to release me, but I was being threatened by my employer that if I didn’t get there at a certain time I would lose my job…In that moment I felt like just a product and not a person.”
Khadijah’s Story
“After [my son] was born I was able to stay home [and] breast feed him…I was able to take off work and still get paid part of my salary. With [Paid Family Leave] insurance I was able to…give him the foundation… that he needed.”
Dr. Herb Greenberg’s Story
“Family Leave Insurance…has been a huge positive for Caliper. When you think about the cost of individuals leaving, the cost of seeking new employees, the cost of maybe hiring the wrong person training them, etc., and you compare that to the pennies that Family Leave costs you – there is just no comparison in terms of the pure balance sheet.”
Roxanne’s Story
Due to New Jersey’s Paid Family Leave Insurance, “I was able to nurse [my first born], bond with her and experience her first smile…knowing my job was not in jeopardy.”
Adam’s Story
“Paid Sick Days is a value to my business. [As] a quality first shop…[Paid Sick Days are] going to help us be competitive with bigger businesses.”
Lauren’s Story
“Paid Family Leave is really important and I think it is something that all parents should be aware of so that they can bond with their child as long as possible. I was able to stay at home and not have to worry about the financial impact of [doing so] without pay.”
Dena’s Story
Family Leave Insurance “…was the best thing that ever happened. To be home with my baby for three months was great…by the time I started work she started sleeping through the night. It worked out perfectly.”
Tahearra and Permelia’s Story
“It made me feel 100% better to have someone that cares…taking care of you; it makes all the difference in the world. I think that it helped me recover a lot faster.” – Permelia
Kathy’s Story
I was unable to stay home with [my son]…so my husband and I had to work with our employers and change our hours.
