Tag: Pregnancy Accommodations

VIDEOS: Why The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Long Overdue

  • February 19, 2020

Why The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Is Long Overdue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MryebtOlHN0&t=3s Armanda Legros' Story:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXhBaebkUjw Officer Lyndi Trischler's Story:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKNZ9pCRVa4&t=3s

Were You Pregnant While Working at Walmart? You May Be Eligible for a Monetary Settlement

If you were pregnant while you worked at Walmart and the company denied your request for a workplace accommodation between March 19, 2013, and March 5, 2014, you may be eligible for a monetary settlement. Please go to the settlement website to learn more about the proposed settlement or to file a claim in the settlement. The deadline to file a claim, opt out, or object to the settlement is February 10, 2020.

ABB and March of Dimes highlight the health benefits of workplace pregnancy accommodations before Tennessee lawmakers

We were honored to be invited by the Tennessee Senate Health & Welfare Committee to present data on the health benefits of providing pregnant workers with reasonable accommodations, when needed. We were joined by our partners at the March of Dimes, who highlighted Tennessee’s high preterm birth rate and persistent racial disparities. Together, we made the public health case for the Tennessee Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

A Better Balance Applauds House Committee’s Bipartisan Approval of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Today, the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act reached a historic milestone with bipartisan approval by the House Committee on Education and Labor. This news comes on the heels of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's official endorsement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act yesterday. The bill will likely now proceed to the House floor for a vote. 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Pregnant Workers Fairness Act As A Pro-Business, Pro-Economy Bill

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, recognizing that this commonsense legislation is a win-win for the health and economic security of families as well as businesses.  We joined with our partners and the U.S. Chamber in a joint letter announcing their  endorsement, calling the PWFA “a balanced approach to ensuring that pregnant employees have the maximum opportunity to stay in the workplace, which is critical to the economic security of America’s women and families.” The letter states that the PWFA will remedy extensive confusion, providing businesses with clarity regarding their obligations to accommodate pregnant workers. 
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