Postponed
Witnesses:
Achieving a healthy work-life balance is a real challenge for many American families. On Tuesday, March 23, the Workforce Protections Subcommittee of the House Committee on Education and Labor will examine the Work-Life Balance Award Act of 2010 (H.R. 4855). The legislation, authored by subcommittee chairwoman Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and committee chairman Rep. George Miller (D-CA), recognizes on an annual basis exemplary employers that provide their employees the ability to achieve a work-life balance through the creation of a Work-Life Balance Award within the Department of Labor.
A bipartisan advisory board representing both private and public employees, labor and family advocates will develop the award’s criteria. The Board will be appointed by the Secretary of Labor based on recommendations by Congressional leaders. Any employer, public or private, of any size may apply for the award.
A bipartisan advisory board representing both private and public employees, labor and family advocates will develop the award’s criteria. The Board will be appointed by the Secretary of Labor based on recommendations by Congressional leaders. Any employer, public or private, of any size may apply for the award.
Witnesses:
- Carol Evans President Working Mother Media New York, N.Y.
- Victoria Lipnic Counsel Seyfarth Shaw, LLP Washington, D.C.
- China Miner Gorman Chief Global Member Engagement Officer Society for Human Resource Management Alexandria, VA
- Portia Wu Vice-President National Partnership for Women Washington, D.C.
The
Work-Life Balance Award Act of 2010 (H.R. 4855) would establish an
annual ‘Work-Life Balance Award’ within the Department of Labor that
would recognize employers with exemplary work-life balance policies.
A bipartisan advisory board – selected by the Secretary of Labor based on recommendations by congressional leaders of both parties that represent both private and public employers, labor, and family advocates – will develop the award’s criteria. No more than four members of the advisory committee may belong to the same political party.
Any employer, public or private, of any size may apply for the award. The Department of Labor will publish the list of awardees on its website.
A bipartisan advisory board – selected by the Secretary of Labor based on recommendations by congressional leaders of both parties that represent both private and public employers, labor, and family advocates – will develop the award’s criteria. No more than four members of the advisory committee may belong to the same political party.
Any employer, public or private, of any size may apply for the award. The Department of Labor will publish the list of awardees on its website.
