Women represent nearly half of the workforce today, but many women who become pregnant face losing their job when requesting maternity accommodations.
That's why I hope you'll ask your representative to co-sponsor the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that was introduced in the House of Representatives last week by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)—a bill that will ensure pregnant workers are able to maintain their jobs without limiting their ability to work and support their family.
Under this bill, pregnant women will be able to request reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions without the fear of being fired—a privilege which isn't included in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. These changes are long overdue, and we need to make sure the House passes this important bill.
Approximately 75 percent of women who enter the workforce will become pregnant at some point during their employment, and it's something that our workplaces should embrace. The problem is, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act that's currently law is more than 30 years old—when working mothers were a much smaller fraction of the workforce.
By urging your representative to support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act you are helping protect women against discrimination and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all working mothers.
Sam
That's why I hope you'll ask your representative to co-sponsor the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that was introduced in the House of Representatives last week by Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)—a bill that will ensure pregnant workers are able to maintain their jobs without limiting their ability to work and support their family.
Under this bill, pregnant women will be able to request reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions without the fear of being fired—a privilege which isn't included in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. These changes are long overdue, and we need to make sure the House passes this important bill.
Approximately 75 percent of women who enter the workforce will become pregnant at some point during their employment, and it's something that our workplaces should embrace. The problem is, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act that's currently law is more than 30 years old—when working mothers were a much smaller fraction of the workforce.
By urging your representative to support the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act you are helping protect women against discrimination and ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for all working mothers.
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