Pregnancy Accommodations

A Better Balance Joins Black Women Leaders in Calling for Justice for Black Mothers

April 11, 2019
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A Better Balance is proud to follow the lead of BMMA and their incredible partners in dismantling systemic racism and fighting for equitable policies and systems of care that allow all Black mothers to thrive.

Kentucky Poised to Become Twenty-Fifth State to Guarantee Pregnant Workers A Clear Right to Workplace Accommodations

March 28, 2019
Pregnant Workers Fairness

Over the past five years, A Better Balance has been working closely on this legislation. We are thrilled that the Kentucky legislature has taken this important step forward in ensuring that no one has to choose between her job and a healthy pregnancy.

Testimony: 2019 NYC Pregnancy and Caregiver Hearing

March 25, 2019

International Women’s Day

March 8, 2019
Workplace Equality

This International Women’s Day please take a moment to learn more about how inclusive workplace policies that recognize the demands of caregiving can help our society maintain a better balance and strengthen communities across the country.

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

Fact Sheet: Fairness for Pregnant Public Employees in Tennessee

February 22, 2019

Fact Sheet: Fairness for Pregnant Workers in Indiana

February 8, 2019

Victory for Pregnant Workers at Walmart Following ABB Lawsuit

February 4, 2019
Absence control

This is a major victory for pregnant workers at Walmart, the nation’s largest private employer! No longer should pregnant workers like our clients, Kaitlyn and Leigha, be punished for seeking urgent pregnancy-related medical care.

Pregnant Workers Gain New Protections in 2018, and We’re Looking Forward to More Victories in 2019!

December 14, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

Since our founding, A Better Balance has fought day in and day out for pregnant workers. 2018 was no different.