In May 2005, Bill, graduated from Boston College and began working behind the scenes in the film and television industry. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in September of 2005, Bill felt compelled to act. He knew if he could get there he could do something to help. What started as a two-week break from his job turned in to a two-year mission to assist underserved communities in Mississippi facing the aftermath of the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, and changed the course of his career.
No employee should be forced to choose between their job and their health or that of their family. Paid Family Medical Leave could ensure that all workers are protected if they need to take time off due to illness, to take care of a sick family member, or after the birth of a child.