Voices - Write Your Story

Speak out about your experiences on the job -- whether good, bad, or downright unbelievable! 9to5 will not give out your name or contact information out to anyone without your permission. What we learn from you will help us make a case for the changes working women need. We are especially looking for stories to help make family-friendly policies more available to more working women. You can also email helpline [at] 9to5 [dot] org or call 1-800-522-0925. Please share any job-related story, but especially if you:

• Have been unable to take family leave because the reason you need time off (routine school or medical function) is not covered or if the person you need to care for is not included under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (eg. sibling, child over 18 years old, etc.)
• Needed time off to care for the routine illness of a child or self but had no paid sick leave and therefore faced both lost wages and possible discipline if you took the time
• Are not covered by FMLA because you work for an employer with fewer than 50 workers, or because you don’t work enough hours for one employer
• You are/were eligible for leave but couldn’t afford to take unpaid time off
• You have been able to take family leave and what it meant for you.