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Lynn C. Woolsey: Today, three-quarters of all mothers work and in about 80% of two-parent families, both parents work outside the home.…

On the recordJune 10, 2009
Today, three-quarters of all mothers work and in about 80% of two-parent families, both parents work outside the home. Unfortunately, the laws governing work-life balance haven't kept up with these changes.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California

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Woolsey highlights the need for updated work-life balance laws for working families.

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