A Better Balance released a new report, “Pregnant and Finally Protected,” detailing how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has shifted the paradigm and finally put the law squarely on the side of pregnant workers. Similar to the ADA, the PWFA guarantees an affirmative right to accommodations for millions of workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions. No longer can a pregnant worker be forced off the job when a temporary accommodation can keep them healthy and attached to the workforce.
Author: Dina Bakst
Dina Bakst is co-founder and co-president of A Better Balance, a national legal advocacy organization dedicated to promoting fairness in the workplace and helping workers care for their families without risking their economic security.
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