KNOW YOUR RIGHTS | The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), enacted in December 2022, is a federal law that provides pregnant and postpartum workers with the right to reasonable accommodation at work.
Lake Research Partners 2016 Election Eve Omnibus Toplines for National Partnership for Women & Families
Questionnaire and topline results for Lake Research Partners 2016 election even and election night survey
Lake Research Partners: Election Eve/Night Omnibus Survey Results on Issues of Importance to Working Families
MEMO | A summary of key finding from a national 2016 election eve/night survey conducted by Lake Research Partners and The Tarrance Group.
The Tarrance Group: Key Findings from a National Election Eve and Night Voter Survey on Working Families’ Issues
MEMO | A summary of key finding from a national 2016 election eve/night survey conducted by The Tarrance Group and Lake Research Partners.
Election Analysis Suggests Voters Reward Candidates Who Advocate for Family Friendly Workplace Policies
MEMO | A comprehensive analysis of the websites of all declared 2016 general election candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor to quantify the extent to which candidates mentioned paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, fair or equal pay, and...
Key Findings: 2016 Election Eve/Election Night Survey
A summary of the results of a survey of 2016 general election voters conducted for the National Partnership by Lake Research Partners and the Tarrance Group showing strong support for family friendly workplace polices and the candidates who champion them.
Peggy Young and the Fight for Workplace Equality for Pregnant Workers
ISSUE BRIEF | The question before the U.S. Supreme Court in Young v. UPS is whether, and in what circumstances, an employer that accommodates non-pregnant employees must accommodate pregnant employees.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Coalition Letter to Congress
A letter to Congress from a coalition of 155 groups nationwide that is calling for passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Amicus Brief for the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals: Peggy Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
Appellant Peggy Young, a driver for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) delivering packages sent by air, asked her employer for a “light duty” assignment after her doctor recommended that she not lift more than twenty pounds while pregnant.
Coalition for Quality Maternity Care Letter Endorsing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Dear Representative Nadler: On behalf of the Coalition for Quality Maternity Care (CQMC), a coalition of national professional, consumer, and human rights organizations that promote high quality maternity care for all women and newborns, we write to thank you for your...
Reasonable Break Time for Nursing Mothers
Section 4207 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act gives covered women workers the right to reasonable break times and a private location to express milk at work.
2010 Statistics: Record High Employment Discrimination Claims 2011
Statistics released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—the agency that enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination—raise serious concerns about the persistence of on-the-job discrimination in the current economic climate.
Who’s the Judge: Why Women Should Care About Judicial Appointments
Judges are charged with the responsibility to interpret and help administer our nation’s laws. Judges’ decisions govern our lives in many areas, such as the question of when women may bring suit to challenge and change unequal pay practices, and whether health plans...
Improving Maternal Health with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
FACT SHEET | The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will ensure that employers provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees and that the workplace is an environment where needed accommodations are routinely expected and provided. (PDF)
Letter in Support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Letter to Senate in strong support of S. 1486, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This bipartisan legislation will support pregnant workers on the job, improving women's and families' economic security and promoting healthier pregnancies.
This Mother’s Day, Moms Need Child Care, Paid Leave and Protections While Pregnant
FACT SHEET | Although all women are more likely to have home and care responsibilities than men, mothers have been particularly impacted by the pandemic economy.
Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant Workers: State and Local Laws
A summary of existing state and local laws that require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
FACT SHEET | Details on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and why it is critical for pregnant workers and their families that Congress take action.
An open letter in support of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act from leading private-sector employers
LETTER | Women’s labor force participation is critical to the strength of companies, the growth of our economy and the financial security of most modern families. Leading companies urge the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Why We Need the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Stories of Real Women
This document provides accounts of pregnant workers who were denied minor adjustments to their job duties that they needed to continue safely working throughout pregnancy. It also explains the painful health and economic consequences to these workers and their families.
