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Articles by Matthew Nestler
Only 9% of America’s Largest Companies Disclose the Number of Days of Paid Sick Leave They Provide, Unchanged Since 2022 — JUST Capital
In the U.S., there is currently no federally mandated paid sick leave, despite the vast majority of countries (an estimated 179 of 193) ensuring some form of paid leave for workers in need. Paid sick leave policies are often left in the hands of state and local governments: as of June 2023, 15 states, four counties, and 17 cities have or will soon enact laws regarding paid sick leave to meet the needs of their communities.
The Top Six Companies Leading on Paid Parental Leave in 2023 — JUST Capital
After the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the caregiving crisis in the U.S., some progress was made to expand parental leave benefits, especially on the state level. Despite this, America still does not offer any federal law mandating paid parental leave, leaving companies to set their own standards. Americans want leadership on this issue. A 2022 poll by JUST Capital found that 64% of Americans believe that it is necessary for companies to provide 12 weeks of paid leave for all parents.
Less Than One Third of the Largest U.S. Companies Analyze Their Gender Pay Gaps, A Spike Following Years of Stagnation — JUST Capital
by Matthew Nestler, Aleksandra Radeva, Ian Sanders March 14, 2023 Categories Equal Pay Gender Equity Workers & Wages The start of the COVID-19 pandemic marked the start of a tumultuous period for working women. Now, after a disproportionate number of job losses and barriers to seeking work, women are heading back into the job market.
The Data Suggests ESG Is Not a Cause of Inflation — JUST Capital
The rise of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing in the United States has been rapid. Recently, it has also become a divisive political issue. Some critics, such as the The State Financial Officers Foundation, have gone so far as to label ESG a contributor to the elevated inflation lingering in the country.
The 2022 Top 100 U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Families and Communities — JUST Capital
Communities and families across the United States have faced unprecedented challenges to their physical, financial, and social well-being over the past year. From the ongoing pandemic to climate-related disasters to persistent racial injustices, all against the backdrop of continuously rising inflation and declining real wages, Americans’ health and well-being has been at risk in new and compounding ways.
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