Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 28, 2024 – Today, the Supreme Court upended sound, longstanding, legal precedent that has provided protections for everyday people for decades...
What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers – NPR
“Women’s advocates see the politics of the lawsuit as well. ‘It’s no coincidence that this organized, partisan effort is occurring in states that have some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country,’ Jocelyn Frye of the National Partnership for Women & Families wrote in a statement. ‘Any attempt to dismantle these protections will have serious consequences for women’s health, working families, and the ability for women to thrive in the workplace.'”
NPWF Condemns Partisan Effort To Weaken Pregnant Worker Protections
“It’s no coincidence that this organized, partisan effort is occurring in states that have some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, including substantial racial disparities that disproportionately harm Black women,” said Jocelyn C. Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families.
National Partnership Commends Rule Finalizing Strong Protections for 2.8 Million Pregnant Workers
“This is an important moment for pregnant workers, those with pregnancy difficulties or complications, and those who are considering having a baby. These workers can now rest assured that the EEOC will uphold their rights in the workplace…”
National Partnership Calls Out Texas Federal Judge’s Attempts to Dismantle Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
“This is the latest example of far-right extremists using the courts to attack the rights of women and all pregnant people. The legal reasoning put forward by Judge Hendrix, a Trump appointee, is deeply problematic…
Congress Should Pass Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Before Holiday Break
Statement of Jocelyn Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Biden Administration’s New Proposed Title IX Regulations Will Help Protect Pregnant Workers
Statement of Jocelyn C. Frye, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Pregnant Workers Fairness Coalition Applauds House Reintroduction of the Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Urges Swift Passage
Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), John Katko (R-NY), Bobby Scott (D-VA), Jaimie Herrera-Beutler (R-WA), and Lucy McBath (D-GA) announced the reintroduction of the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). As pregnant workers face sharply increased...
National Partnership Applauds Bipartisan Approval of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Markup
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Women’s Leader Calls for Swift Passage of Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
As Pregnancy Discrimination Act Turns 40, Congress Must Strengthen and Clarify Law
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Stalled Progress: New Census Data Show No Gains on the Gender Wage Gap or Women’s Insurance Rates
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today reveal that we still have much progress to make around providing health insurance to women and families and closing the wage gap, according to analysis by the National Partnership for Women & Families. The National...
New Analysis, Released for Equal Pay Day Tomorrow, Shows How Much the Gender Wage Gap Is Costing Women & Families in Each State
Women Are Paid Just 80 Cents to Men’s Dollar, Costing U.S. Women Nearly $900 Billion Per Year; Study Examines Multiple Causes of the Wage Gap, Including How Sexual Harassment Can Affect Women’s Wages and Advancement
The Raise the Wage Act Would Be ‘Major Boost for Workers and Families, Businesses and Our Economy,’ Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is an ‘Easy, Reasonable Way for This Congress to Actually Help Women and Families,’ Ness Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
House Approval of Deceptive Comp Time Bill is a ‘Despicable Attempt to Take Advantage of Working People,’ Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
Misnamed Workplace Flexibility Bill is a ‘Sham That Would Give Employers More Control Over People’s Time and Money,’ Women’s Leader Says
Statement of Debra L. Ness, President, National Partnership for Women & Families
For Equal Pay Day, New State-by-State Analysis Shows Terrible Toll Gender Wage Gap Takes on America’s Women and Families
If the Gap Were Closed, Women Could Afford Food for 1.5 More Years, Seven More Months of Mortgage Payments, 11 More Months of Rent, or 15 More Months of Child Care
Family Friendly Workplace Measures Taking Effect in 2017
Memo to Interested Media
New Poll and Website Analysis Show Candidates Benefit from Prioritizing Family Friendly Workplace Policies
A Majority of Voters Say They Are More Likely to Vote for Candidates Who Talk About Workplace Supports, One-Third of Candidate Websites Highlighted Them in 2016
As Pregnancy Discrimination Act Turns 38, New Analysis Shows Unlawful Treatment of Women in the Workplace Remains Widespread
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Data Show Reports of Pregnancy Discrimination Span Industries, States, and Races and Ethnicities