Public Comments

This public comment discusses the effect of having lack of access to paid leave on women and their families. 
Response to DOL RFI on US paid leave programs, September 2020

This public comment discusses the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) suggestions on additional measures to poverty.
Response to OMB on poverty measure, April 2020

This public comment discusses the proposed rule around the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) standardization of state heating and cooling standard utility allowances.
Comments on SUA proposed rule, December 2019

This public comment discusses harmful impacts of the Proposed Rule of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Revision of the Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Comments on proposed USDA Revision, November 2019

This public comment discusses the proposed changes to Wages and Division’s (WHD’s) optional-use Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms.
Comment Request; Information Collections: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, As Amended, Control Number 1235-0003, October 2019

This public comment discusses harmful impacts of the proposed rule Apprehension, Processing, Care, and Custody of Alien Minors and Unaccompanied Alien Children set by the Department of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services (DHHS).
Comments on Alien Minors, September 2018

This public comment speaks to employment verification and other strategies involving proper notification requirements of employees/employers.
Comments on proposed WA PFL Rules, May 2018  

This public comment discusses lessons learned from New Jersey about the difficulties/barriers around filing a claim for paid leave benefits.
Comments on DC Universal Paid Leave proposed regulations, April 2018