2025-01-31T13:45:28-08:00 2024-06-30 Gary S Eisenkraft CPA 271 Madison Avenue Suite 602 New York NY 10016 990 2023-07-01 203664771 A BETTER BALANCE INC ABET 2128650303 250 WEST 55TH STREET 17 FL New York NY 10019 ELIZABETH M GEDMARK Vice President 2025-01-30 true true Gary S Eisenkraft CPA P00055181 2126892655 X 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z INIMAI CHETTIAR 3647268 false X abetterbalance.org X 2005 NY A Better Balance (ABB) is a legal advocacy organization using a range of legal strategies to promote equality and expand choices in the workplace for at all income levels so they may care for their families without sacrificing their economic security. 13 13 32 12 0 2295031 3532909 31020 41435 5636 66041 -17419 6883 2314268 3647268 0 0 2463503 2793846 0 267739 578206 505829 3041709 3299675 -727441 347593 4776978 5178575 198419 252423 4578559 4926152 A Better Balance (ABB) is a legal advocacy organization using a range of legal strategies to promote equality and expand choices in the workplace for at all income levels so they may care for their families without sacrificing their economic security. false false 2651819 41435 Paid Family and Medical Leave:Problem: WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE, LIMITING OPTIONS FOR WORKERS WHEN THEY WELCOME A NEW CHILD, NEED TO RECOVER FROM A SERIOUS ILLNESS, OR HAVE TO CARE FOR A FAMILY MEMBERS SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUES. THE ONLY RELATED FEDERAL PROTECTION FOR WORKERS WHO NEED JOB-PROTECTED WORKPLACE LEAVE IS THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA), BUT THAT LAW APPLIES ONLY TO BUSINESSES WITH OVER 50 EMPLOYEES, LIMITS ACCESS FOR PART-TIME AND NEWLY HIRED WORKERS, AND GUARANTEES ONLY UNPAID LEAVE, WHICH SEVERELY RESTRICTS ITS USE, ESPECIALLY AMONG LOW-INCOME WORKERS.ABB's Actions: UNTIL 2017, THERE WERE ONLY THREE STATES THAT HAD A PROGRAM FOR PAID FAMILY LEAVE. SINCE THEN, HOWEVER, A BETTER BALANCE HAS WORKED WITH COALITIONS AND PARTNERS TO HELP SECURE PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE LAWS IN TEN MORE STATES AND WASHINGTON D.C., DURING THIS MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, WE CONTINUED TO WORK CLOSELY WITH STATE COALITIONS AND POLICYMAKERS TO PASS, IMPLEMENT, AND DEFEND PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE POLICIES. WE CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND UPDATE MODEL POLICIES, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES ON PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUE TO WORK WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO ARGUE FOR THE NEED FOR A FEDERAL PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE LAW THAT WOULD EXTEND THESE IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS TO WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE ALSO MADE GREAT STRIDES IN HELPING TO OBTAIN PAID LEAVE FOR EDUCATORS AND STATE AND LOCAL WORKERS IN STATES, INCLUDING MANY IN THE SOUTH, WHERE PASSAGE OF UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE FOR ALL WORKERS IS CHALLENGING. THE COVERAGE OF PUBLIC WORKERS AND EDUCATORS HAS AN OUTSIZED EFFECT ON WOMEN, ESPECIALLY WOMEN OF COLOR. Paid Sick Days:Problem: MILLIONS OF WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES LACK EVEN A SINGLE PAID SICK DAY, AND MANY MORE CANNOT USE THEIR PAID SICK TIME TO CARE FOR CHILDREN OR OTHER LOVED ONES AND FACE RETALIATION WHEN THEY NEED TO TAKE TIME OFF FOR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HEALTH NEEDS. WORKERS IN LOW-WAGE JOBS ARE MUCH LESS LIKELY TO RECEIVE PAID SICK TIME THAN HIGHER-INCOME EARNERS.ABB's Actions: A BETTER BALANCE HAS PROVIDED EXTENSIVE LEGAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR EFFORTS TO SECURE PAID SICK DAYS GUARANTEES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. WE PROVIDE ONGOING LEGAL SUPPORT TO STATES AND LOCALITIES WORKING ON PAID SICK DAYS ISSUES. WITH OUR SUPPORT, THERE ARE NOW PAID SICK TIME LAWS IN 15 STATES, WASHINGTON D.C., AND DOZENS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, WITH NEARLY ALL OF THEM BASED UPON OUR MODEL POLICY. IN ADDITION, WE HAVE WORKED WITH COALITIONS IN THREE MORE STATES TO SECURE PAID TIME OFF LAWS WITH TIME OFF GUARANTEED TO WORKERS FOR ANY PURPOSE. DURING THIS MOST RECENT FISCAL YEAR, WE HAVE CONTINUED TO WORK WITH STATE AND LOCAL COALITIONS AND POLICYMAKERS TO ADVANCE NEW PAID SICK LEAVE POLICIES AND TO EXPAND OR MODERNIZE EXISTING PROTECTIONS. IN ADDITION, WE CONTINUE TO WORK WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO ARGUE FOR THE NEED FOR A FEDERAL PAID SICK TIME LAW THAT WOULD EXTEND THESE IMPORTANT PROTECTIONS TO WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP MODEL POLICIES USED THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING MODEL FAMILY DEFINITIONS THAT ENSURE INCLUSIVENESS FOR ALL FAMILIES. WE ALSO CONTINUE TO WORK ON REGULATIONS TO ENSURE ROBUST IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THESE LAWS. WE HAVE ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT TO DEFEND THESE POLICIES IN COURT WHEN THEY ARE CHALLENGED. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE LEGAL AND POLICY SUPPORT AROUND THE COUNTRY TO RESIST STATE PREEMPTION OF PAID SICK TIME AND PROTECT LOCAL AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE THESE PROTECTIONS TO WORKERS.Discrimination Against Pregnant Workers and Family Caregivers:PROBLEM: PREGNANT WORKERS, ESPECIALLY LOW-WAGE AND SINGLE MOTHERS, RISK JOB AND INCOME LOSS WHEN BALANCING FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES. 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WE ALSO ADDRESS THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON PREGNANT WORKERS AND COMBAT RACIAL DISPARITIES IN MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH.OVERALL, ABB USES LEGAL AND POLICY EXPERTISE, ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND LITIGATION TO ADVANCE POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKERS' RIGHTS TO PAID LEAVE AND PROTECTION FROM DISCRIMINATION RELATED TO PREGNANCY AND CAREGIVING. 2651819 true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 32 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false NY TN X INIMAI CHETTIAR 2128650303 250 WEST 55TH STREET New York NY 10019 SHERRY LEIWANT Co-President 28.00 0.00 X X 139889 0 0 DINA BAKST Co-President 28.00 0.00 X X 121590 0 12720 JARED MAKE Vice President 37.50 0.00 X 122987 0 10704 ELIZABETH M GEDMARK Vice President 37.50 0.00 X 133424 0 0 MARCELLA KOKALATOS 37.50 0.00 106520 0 8433 SARAH BRAFMAN 37.50 0.00 104109 0 7447 TAKIRAH WOODS Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ARIEL DEVINE Board Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BETH NASH Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RISA E KAUFMAN Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LYNN APPLEBAUM Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROSLYN POWELL Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH SAYLOR Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE GAEBLER Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE CZARNY Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER TAMIS Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JESSICA HOUGH Vice Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 728519 39304 6 false false false 0 3532909 3532909 RESEARCH & OTHER PROGRAM 541700 41435 41435 41435 66041 66041 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER 900099 6883 6883 6883 3647268 114359 0 0 0 0 394903 315923 47388 31592 0 1861270 1489015 223353 148902 0 0 537673 430138 64521 43014 0 0 0 0 0 0 52859 44287 5143 3429 0 50650 40520 6078 4052 0 0 62178 49742 7461 4975 37062 33356 1853 1853 0 0 0 0 0 16181 16181 Publicity and public relations 202853 186625 16228 BOOKS SUBSCRIPTION AND REF. 27523 22018 3303 2202 PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 25780 20624 3094 2062 TELEPHONE 12174 9739 1461 974 18569 9832 281 8456 3299675 2651819 380117 267739 1127559 843283 2925707 3002906 710000 1315988 0 0 0 0 0 4208 428 0 2241 0 0 0 0 7263 15970 4776978 5178575 198419 242216 10207 198419 252423 X 3391058 2739485 1187501 2186667 4578559 4926152 4776978 5178575 347593 X false true X true false X 1617882 4189691 3062979 2321836 3532909 14725297 0 0 1617882 4189691 3062979 2321836 3532909 14725297 6012344 8712953 5123 3092 1114 5636 66041 81006 0 6833 6833 14813136 275156 0.58820 0.55580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 15845 31657 47502 3252173 3299675 314984 78746 false 249904 264448 272257 314984 1101593 1652390 81056 47502 128558 62476 66112 68064 78746 275398 413097 19218 11839 27396 15845 74298 Operating lease liability 10207 10207 3647268 3647268 3647268 3299675 3299675 3299675 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Circulated to entire Board for review and questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Salaries discussed and approved by independent Board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Salaries discussed and approved by independent Board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request.