pregnancy discrimination

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.

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

Victory for Pregnant Workers at Walmart Following ABB Lawsuit

February 4, 2019
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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.

#HearUsNow: End Pregnancy Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

December 14, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

We've been joining forces with workers to put an end to pregnancy discrimination at Verizon distribution centers. However, company-by-company change is not enough. It's time for Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

ABB Statement Welcoming New Pregnancy Policy at XPO Logistics and Call for Congressional Hearings on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

December 4, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

We are heartened by today’s developments: not only has XPO Logistics announced that going forward it will work with pregnant employees who need accommodations to stay healthy and on the job but Congress is poised to move the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Statement from A Better Balance on the 40th Anniversary of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

October 30, 2018
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This week, we mark the 40th anniversary of the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act, a law we hoped would end pregnancy discrimination. While the law has been transformative in many respects, unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination is shockingly still prevalent in American workplaces.

Statement from A Better Balance on New York Times Cover Story, Miscarrying at Work: The Physical Toll of Pregnancy Discrimination

October 22, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

It’s unacceptable that, under the law, many pregnant workers in 2018 aren’t able to get the immediate relief they need to stay healthy and on the job. Every pregnant worker in America deserves a clear right to accommodation.

Join us on October 29th to Mark the 40th Anniversary of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act

October 19, 2018
Pregnant Workers Fairness

The link to register to attend the event is in the blog.