Achieving a healthy work-life balance is a real challenge for many American families. On Thursday, April 22, 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. More information on H.R. 4855.
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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. More information on H.R. 4855.
Witnesses:
- Carol Evans » President Working Mother Media New York, N.Y.
- China Miner Gorman » Chief Global Member Engagement Officer Society for Human Resource Management Alexandria, VA
- The Honorable Victoria Lipnic » Washington, D.C.
- Portia Wu » Vice-President National Partnership for Women Washington, D.C.
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