WomenAtWorkLA.com was created with help from a report by the city’s chief legislative analyst on the impact the pandemic had on working women.
It provides recommendations to private companies on how they can support women reentering the workforce, including:— adequate time to recover after childbirth or pregnancy loss.
Martinez’s office noted that the recommendations in the report are already provided to city employees. In February 2021, the City Council implemented paid parental leave to all civilian city employees through June 30, 2025. The ordinance gives up to six weeks of 100% paid time off for pregnancy disability or to bond with a new child, including foster children and adopted children.
“We are steadfast in our support for making workplaces more woman-and mom-friendly. We encourage fellow employers to follow Council President Martinez’s lead and sign on to this effort because a commitment to working women is a commitment to equitable outcomes, financial security and healthy families,” said Jessica Lall, president and CEO of the Central City Association.