U.S. House of Representatives Passes the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Overwhelmingly Bipartisan Vote!
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA - H.R. 2694) in a strong bipartisan vote. The PWFA would provide an explicit right for pregnant workers to request reasonable accommodations to stay healthy and safe in the workplace, unless it would constitute an undue hardship on the employer.
Tell Your Legislator to Vote YES on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!
Big news: Following almost nine years of advocacy, this Thursday, the House will vote on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act—a long overdue bill to guarantee pregnant workers a right to reasonable, medically-necessary accommodations and prevent employers from pushing pregnant workers off the job. With limited guidance on the health risks of COVID-19 on pregnancy and with more and more pregnant workers desperately needing income, it’s more important than ever that pregnant workers can stay healthy and working during the pandemic and beyond. Will you take action today? Tell your legislators that no one should have to choose between their job and a healthy pregnancy—not during a pandemic, not ever.
FAQs: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The purpose of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 2694) is to keep pregnant workers healthy and on the job. It is a flexible framework that is not one-size fits…
The New Jersey Supreme Court Must Affirm the Central Purpose of the PWFA
The case is now before the New Jersey Supreme Court, which will interpret the NJPWFA for the first time. It is crucially important that the Supreme Court take this opportunity to affirm the central purpose of the NJPWFA: to ensure that pregnant workers in need of accommodations are not penalized or pushed out of a job.
Senator Warren Launches Congressional Inquiry Based on ABB Report on Abusive Attendance Policies
BREAKING: Senator Warren has launched a Congressional inquiry about abusive employer attendance policies after learning about the harmful impact that “no fault” attendance policies at major companies have on low-wage workers in A Better Balance’s new report, Misled & Misinformed. On June 30, Senator Warren sent letters to five of the country’s largest employers — FedEx, Walmart, Conagra, 3M, and Kroger — as reported by VICE.
REPORT: Misled & Misinformed | How Some U.S. Employers Use “No Fault” Attendance Policies to Trample on Workers’ Rights
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY As reports of COVID-19 outbreaks at several major meatpacking plants began to emerge in April 2020, tragically resulting in some workers’ deaths and leading to rare plant closures,…
Tennessee Becomes 30th State to Provide Stronger Protections for Pregnant Workers
Today, after years of advocacy, Tennessee becomes the 30th state in the country to provide stronger legal protections for pregnant workers. A Better Balance has been proud to lead the fight on the ground in Tennessee to enact the Tennessee Pregnant Workers Fairness Act over the past six years, working closely with a strong coalition of local and state partners as well as providing drafting and legal support.
Know Your Rights: New Mexico Pregnant Worker Accommodation Act
As of May 20, 2020, if you are working while pregnant, recovering from childbirth, or have a related condition, you don’t have to choose between your health and your job.…