At some point in their lives, they are all likely to be primary caregivers to a child, spouse, parent or other loved one. And they all deserve the ability to take care of their own health and personal well-being. Yet for too many workers, especially those with the fewest resources, a new baby or a serious illness can spell financial ruin. Gaps in their laws leave too many families struggling. It doesn’t have to be this way.

A Better Balance, a national nonprofit advocacy organization, uses the power of the law to advance justice for workers, so they can care for themselves and their loved ones without jeopardizing their economic security. Through legislative advocacy, direct legal services and strategic litigation, and public education, their expert legal team combats discrimination against pregnant workers and caregivers and advances supportive work-family policies like paid sick time, paid family and medical leave, fair scheduling, and accessible, quality childcare and eldercare. When they value the work of providing care, which has long been marginalized due to sexism and racism, their communities and their nation are healthier and stronger.