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"Without these protections, pregnant students will struggle to get the accommodations and leave they need to both stay healthy and continue their education." - WLL Co-Director's response to federal judge vacating the 2024 Title IX regulations last week newsweek.com/kentucky-judge…

@GovMurphy @FirstLadyNJ "The adoption of paid family leave for state workers would help address the maternal health crisis, protect the health and wellbeing of babies, and have positive ripple effects across the state." Read WLL's statement: worklifelaw.org/news/worklife-…

BREAKING NEWS: New Jersey state workers will soon benefit from 12 weeks of parental leave with full pay. We applaud @GovMurphy on his announcement, as well as @FirstLadyNJ and the #NurtureNJ team for advancing this practical solution for working parents.

"Women dockworkers are forced to accept jobs that might be dangerous for them... while those who breastfeed face a choice between staying home—losing still more pay and seniority—or giving up nursing altogether." Op-ed by WLL Co-Director in @MsMagazine: msmagazine.com/2025/01/14/pre…

Jessica Lee, co-director of @WorkLifeLawCtr, responds to a significant court ruling overturning recently enacted Title IX rules that protect pregnant and postpartum students in schools: worklifelaw.org/news/federal-j… #uclawsf

In response to the Los Angeles area wildfires, WorkLife Law has compiled know-your-rights information and resources for impacted workers who are pregnant, parenting, or providing care to a loved one. Info available in English and Spanish: worklifelaw.org/news/emergency…

📢A federal Judge has vacated the Title IX Rule for the entire country. “This shameful decision puts pregnant and postpartum students, and millions of others, in harm’s way." WorkLife Law's full statement: worklifelaw.org/news/federal-j…

🎉Caregivers of Illinois-- you are protected by the strongest legislation against workplace discrimination in the nation starting today! This groundbreaking law-- based on our model!-- will protect over 1.5 million workers. Learn more: worklifelaw.org/news/new-law-b…

This perpetual devaluing of pregnant people's lives and health has to stop. WE have to stop it. lpm.org/news/2024-12-1…

🚨BREAKING: The Autism CARES Act of 2024 has passed!🚨This major win is the result of years of tireless advocacy by people with disabilities, their families, and allies.

"When you start to see disparate numbers where everyone who was let go was on maternity leave... that starts to seem like there's something illegal going on." - WLL Co-Director Liz Morris Read about the lawsuit filed against Google: abc7news.com/post/new-lawsu…

The US preterm birth rate remains historically high at 10.4% with significant racial disparities-- for the third consecutive year. We urgently need to invest in maternal and infant health outcomes. Check out the 2024 @MarchofDimes Report Card: marchofdimes.org/report-card

The latest issue of The Practice features our @PregnantScholar program and expertise supporting pregnant and parenting students! Read the "Parenting and Caregiving" issue today: clp.law.harvard.edu/knowledge-hub/…

No one should have to choose between their well-being & a paycheck, especially while caring for a loved one. We're here to help! #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth

You have a right to PWFA & PUMP protections in the workplace, no matter your gender. Learn more this #TransAwarenessWeek: pregnantatwork.org/pregnant-worke…

Local laws protecting family caregivers from discrimination are more important than ever. We invite you this #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth to learn more about the tools we have to protect ourselves and our families. Free resources and info: worklifelaw.org/projects/famil…

Our WorkLife Law team with @WorkFamilyCA today! #PaidLeaveForAll

"We are not giving up on our fight for equity and justice." The only way to deal with this election is to roll up our sleeves. Check out this brief message on what's next for WorkLife Law: worklifelaw.org/news/a-letter-…

October is pregnancy & infant loss awareness month. During an already difficult time, you should feel supported at your workplace. Learn about your right to privacy, time off, changes at work, and more: pregnantatwork.org/miscarriage-ab…