Pregnancy Accommodations

From Wall St. to Walmart: Pregnancy discrimination happens every day, in every industry

June 15, 2018
Featured, Pregnant Workers Fairness

ABB clients Otisha Woolbright and Candis Riggins are featured in The New York Times.

BREAKING: Walmart Enacts a New Policy for Pregnant Workers: What You Need to Know to Stop Pregnancy Discrimination

June 15, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

Working at Walmart while pregnant? Recovering from childbirth? Temporarily need to stop lifting heavy boxes, need more water breaks, or other assistance? With Walmart’s new policy, you don’t have to choose between your paycheck and your health.

Press Release: After Years of Legal Pressure, Walmart Updates Policy for Pregnant Employees

June 15, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, June 15, 2018 Contact: Lorraine Kenny, A Better Balance, 212-430-5982 x165, lkenny@abetterbalance.org Maria Patrick, NWLC, 202-588-5180, mpatrick@nwlc.org Aurora Matthews, New Heights Communications, 301-221-7984, aurora@newheightscommunications.com Andrea Dehlendorf, 510-410-6347, andrea@united4respect.org…

This Workers’ Memorial Week, One Family’s Experience Tells the Harrowing Story of Unsafe Workplace Conditions in This Country

May 1, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

Poultry and egg workers, in particular, face extremely hazardous conditions on the job and work in a climate of fear. The US Department of Labor found that poultry workers are injured five times more than other workers.

Fairness for Pregnant Workers in Kentucky

January 29, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

The Working Woman’s Pocket Guide: A Better Balance’s Guide to Knowing Your Rights as a Working Woman in New York

January 16, 2018
Breastfeeding While Working, Fair & Flexible Work, Paid Sick Time, Pregnant Workers Fairness, Workplace Equality & Fair Pay

Click here to view a web version of the Working Woman's Pocket Guide.

Standing Up for Women’s Equality Day

August 25, 2017
Pregnant Workers Fairness, Uncategorized, Workplace Equality

Yagnma called ABB after she was fired because she needed a few extra weeks to recover from a C-section. With our help, Yagnma was able to get her job back in a matter of days.

A Great Day for Pregnant Workers in Massachusetts

July 27, 2017
Pregnant Workers Fairness, State Laws

After many years of advocacy, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)! This bill will make it illegal for most Massachusetts employers to deny reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers.

Community Advocate Betzaida Cruz Cardona Testimony Before the New York State Department of Labor

July 19, 2017
Paid Sick Time, Pregnant Workers Fairness, Workplace Equality

It is necessary for New York State to continue being a leader on women’s rights issues by enforcing the rights women have in the workplace and educating both workers and employers about these laws.

Redacted EEOC Charge — Riggins v. Walmart

May 22, 2017
Pregnant Workers Fairness