Supreme Court

The Next Big LGBTQ Issues Before SCOTUS: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, & Gender Expression in the Workplace

October 7, 2019
LGBTQ

On October 8th, just three days prior to National Coming Out Day, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding three cases concerning workplace discrimination against LGBTQ people. The Court’s decision will have significant ramifications for the LGBTQ community nationwide.

Update from the Courts: Victory for Paid Sick Leave in Pittsburgh!

July 19, 2019
Defending Local Democracy, Paid Sick Time

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court handed down a long-awaited decision upholding Pittsburgh’s paid sick time ordinance. The City of Pittsburgh, with assistance from A Better Balance and many other community organizations, passed the ordinance nearly four years ago to the day—on August 3, 2015—but its implementation had been on hold while a lawsuit against the law made its way through the court system.

Fed Watch: The Supreme Court’s Huge Case on Voting Maps: What It Means for Progressive Advocates

October 5, 2017
Defending Local Democracy, LGBTQ, Paid Family Leave, Paid Sick Time

Partisan gerrymandering strikes to the heart of our political process, making it harder for progressive advocates to make their voices heard at all levels of government. In Gill v. Whitford, the Supreme Court has an opportunity to defend local democracy, we hope that they will seize it.

Fact Sheet: Fairness for Pregnant Workers After Young v. UPS

May 1, 2017

FEDERAL WATCH: Gorsuch Nomination Raises Alarms on Civil Rights, Women’s Rights

February 1, 2017
Workplace Equality

Last night President Trump nominated Judge Neil M. Gorsuch, a Denver-based federal appeals court judge, to fill the vacant seat on the U.S. Supreme Court left open last year by…

Historic Supreme Court Victory for Women’s Rights and Women’s Health

June 28, 2016
State Laws, Uncategorized

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt marked a historic victory for women as the Court ruled 5-3 to strike down two provisions of HB2,…

Ten Victories for Ten Years: Advocacy in the Courts

March 3, 2016
National Laws, Pregnant Workers Fairness

In honor of our tenth anniversary, we’re celebrating ten important victories over the ten weeks leading up to our Spring Celebration. Over the past ten years, ABB has helped to…

Press Release: Women’s Rights Groups and Faith Leaders, Economic Justice Groups Rally to Support Fairness for Pregnant Workers

December 1, 2014