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Mission

A Better Balance 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.

Our expert legal team combats discrimination against pregnant workers and caregivers and advances supportive policies like paid sick time, paid family and medical leave, fair scheduling, and accessible, quality childcare and eldercare. When we value the work of providing care, which has long been marginalized due to sexism and racism, our communities and our nation are healthier and stronger.

Background

The founders of A Better Balance are a group of lawyers who have successfully worked together on a variety of women's rights and economic issues and now seek to forge a comprehensive multi-strategic approach to addressing the work-family dilemma. We are particularly well qualified to take on the task of transforming the American workplace and raising awareness of the importance of caregiving in public policy decisions. We have extensive experience building coalitions, advocating for change, litigating impact cases, developing new legislation and educating employers, labor unions and the public on economic justice issues important to women.

Impact

In the past year A Better Balance has: represented clients suffering from pregnancy discrimination to get them back to work; helped to pass stronger pregnancy discrimination laws around the country; and guaranteed a right to paid sick time for millions of workers in New York City and across the country.

Needs

A Better Balance needs communication support, administrative support, overhead support, and additional legal staffing so that we can grow our Southern Office and expand out reach throughout middle Tennessee.

Service Categories
Primary Category:	Employment  - Alliances & Advocacy
Secondary Category:	Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy  - Women's Rights
Tertiary Category:	Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy  - Civil Rights, Social Action, & Advocacy N.E.C.

Areas Served

A Better Balance is a national legal advocacy organization. Our Southern Office is based in Nashville, TN, and focuses on Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Mississippi.

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