House Chairs Introduce Bill to Recognize Family Friendly Workplaces
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Reps. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and George Miller (D-CA), today introduced legislation to recognize workplaces that provide employees the ability to achieve work-life balance. Woolsey also announced that the Workforce Protections Subcommittee will hold a hearing Tuesday, March 23 on the legislation. “Achieving a work-life balance is essential for families today,” said Woolsey, the chair of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee. “The Work-Life Balance Award will send a clear message to employers that the federal government recognizes companies that develop family-friendly policies for their workers.”
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.
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