It's The 34th Anniversary of The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Thirty-four years ago this week, Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) but some say that workplaces have stopped short of making accommodations for pregnant workers and Congress has failed to create additional protections. Read more here.

 

EEOC and Democratic Senators Target Pregnancy Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is targeting companies that discriminate against pregnant employees. Among its recent actions include lawsuits against Quest Intelligence Group, Bayou Wings, J's Seafood of Panama City, Chemcore, and Muskegon River Youth Home. In addition, Senator Jean Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) recently introduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Read more about the fight to protect pregnant women's right to work here.