Alabama

We Need An Intersectional Approach to Closing the Wage Gap for Black Women

August 22, 2019
Workplace Equality

August 22 is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day—marking the day Black women had to work into 2019 in order to match what white, non-Hispanic men made in 2018 alone. The gender wage gap is a widespread issue, but it’s crucial to recognize that Black women’s pay gap is caused by sexism and racism—a multi-layered burden that white women do not face.

ABB Co-Authors Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Alabama Worker Denied Pregnancy Accommodation

February 25, 2019
Pregnant Workers Fairness

We will be monitoring this case closely in the months ahead, as we work to ensure that no woman is forced to choose between her economic security and a healthy pregnancy.

BRIEF OF AMICI CURIAE A BETTER BALANCE, CENTER FOR WORKLIFE LAW, ET AL. IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT URGING REVERSAL

February 25, 2019

Recent Decision Affirming Birmingham’s Right to Cover Confederate Monuments Can Bolster Local Democracy Nationwide

February 11, 2019
Defending Local Democracy

We work in cities across the country to fight for fair workplace policies such as paid leave and sick time, predictable and flexible work schedules, and nondiscrimination, which often involves helping cities defend those policies against state efforts to roll them back.

Talking to Your Boss About Your Pump: Alabama

August 20, 2018

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Defending Local Democracy, Brief Bank

August 17, 2017

These briefs and decisions are meant to be used as a guide and the information contained in them do not constitute legal advice. Laws and judicial precedent vary in different…

Talking to Your Boss About Your Bump: Alabama

November 15, 2016

This fact sheet focuses on the rights of pregnant workers in Alabama and can help you better understand and confront discrimination on the job.