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Dear John,
Pregnant workers are forced to choose between their paycheck and the
health of their pregnancy way too often. Some people even get fired.
Despite existing protections, pregnant workers still face workplace
discrimination. Pregnant people are forced out of their jobs and
denied small accommodations - such as sitting instead of
standing or carrying a water bottle - that would keep them
working and supporting their families.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could end this form of pregnancy
discrimination, promote healthy pregnancies and protect the economic
security of pregnant women and their families.
Join us in calling on Congress to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness
Act in its next spending bill.
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TAKE ACTION
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It's past time for this bipartisan, commonsense bill to finally
be signed into law. Here's why:
Women in every industry report pregnancy discrimination, including in
the industries with the highest share of female workers, such as
health care and social assistance and educational services.
Black women are disproportionately affected. They are more likely to
work in inflexible and physically demanding jobs that can present
specific challenges for pregnant workers, such as home health aides,
food service workers, package handlers and cleaners. Pregnant people
deserve the right to discuss accommodations, like more frequent
bathroom breaks, without worrying about being fired.
Black women are also at a higher risk for pregnancy-related
complications like pre-term labor, preeclampsia and hypertensive
disorders, which can make a loss of wages and health insurance due to
pregnancy discrimination especially challenging. Passing the Pregnant
Workers Fairness Act is critical to addressing the Black maternal
health crisis.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would create a clear, predictable
rule:
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for limitations
arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions,
unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Pregnant workers may
also request such accommodations without fear of punishment.
Join us in calling on Congress to act - right now - to
support pregnant workers.
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Thank you!
- Jake
Jake McDonald
Economic Justice Policy Counsel
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