The relationship between family and the workplace and the impact of both on school readiness are well documented. As society changes, home, work, and school relationships are being reassessed and retooled. Noting that employers are taking an increasing role in helping families cope with societal changes, this handbook offers information to…

The competing demands of the workplace and the home have intensified over the last 25 years as the nation has experienced dramatic social and economic changes affecting businesses, employees, and families. In 1993, Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide a national policy that supports families in their efforts to strike…