Tag Archives: Employment

Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Bring the Workplace to the 21st Century

Posted on May 15, 2013 by womenslawproject

By Amal Bass, WLP Staff Attorney Women are often surprised to learn that they do not have as many rights in the workplace as they expect to have in the 21st Century. More often than not, an employer does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, pregnant workers fairness, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged Employment, Pregnancy, pregnant workers fairness act, Unpaid leave | Comments Off

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Press Conference Tomorrow

Posted on September 13, 2012 by womenslawproject

Tomorrow, September 14, 2012, U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania, Bob Casey, will announce the introduction of a companion bill to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R. 5647) at a press conference at 10:30 AM (in the large conference room at 2000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender Discrimination, Health Care, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Women's health | Tagged Employment, Pregnancy, Pregnant Workers, Sex discrimination, Women's health | 1 Comment

Women’s Law Project Releases Through the Lens of Equality: Eliminating Sex Bias to Improve the Health of Pennsylvania’s Women

Posted on May 15, 2012 by womenslawproject

The Women’s Law Project (WLP) released today a major report, Through the Lens of Equality: Eliminating Sex Bias to Improve the Health of Pennsylvania’s Women, linking sex bias to adverse health outcomes in women. The release of this report coincides … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic violence, Economic Justice, Education, Employment, Equality, Family Planning, Family Violence, Gender Discrimination, Health Care, Reproductive Rights, Sex Discrimination, Sexual Assault, Sexual harassment, Violence Against Women, Women's health | Tagged Discrimination, Domestic violence, Employment, Equality, Health, Health care, Pennsylvania, Reproductive Rights, Sex discrimination, Sexual assault, Violence, Women's health | 1 Comment

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Offers Hope for Women in the Workplace, If Congress Passes It

Posted on May 8, 2012 by womenslawproject

“Tina,” who is pregnant and works as a health aide in a nursing home, is told by her doctor that she should not lift more than 35 pounds. Her job description requires lifting 40 pounds regularly, but lighter duty jobs, … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment, Pregnancy, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged Employment, Pregnancy, pregnant workers fairness act, Reproductive Rights, US Congress, Women in the workplace | Comments Off

Divide and Conquer: The Wal-Mart Lawsuits Are Back

Posted on November 18, 2011 by womenslawproject

Four months after the United States Supreme Court, without ruling on the merits of the sex discrimination case under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, told Betty Dukes and her co-plaintiffs that their lawsuit against Wal-Mart could … Continue reading →

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“It’s the Economy, Stupid” – Occupy Pennsylvania and Legislative Priorities

Posted on November 1, 2011 by womenslawproject

Like most Americans, Pennsylvanians want jobs, fair taxation, and smarter spending… but all they’re getting are ill-advised spending cuts, bickering across party lines and moral grandstanding about women’s healthcare. A few weeks ago, the Occupy movement, a grassroots movement for … Continue reading →

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Wage Gap Still Exists, Census Shows

Posted on October 3, 2011 by womenslawproject

Recently released 2010 census data shows the gender gap unimproved from the year before—women still make only 77 cents to every dollar a man makes. For women of color this discrepancy is even larger. African American women earned only 67.7 … Continue reading →

Posted in Economic Justice, Employment, Equal pay, Wage Gap | Tagged Employment, Equal pay | 1 Comment

Protecting Health Insurance During Pregnancy

Posted on September 2, 2011 by womenslawproject

Last week, a Ms. Magazine blog post brought to our attention an important California initiative that would protect women’s health insurance during pregnancy. Unlike most states, California offers Pregnancy Leave up to four months for eligible women and Paid Family … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment, Health insurance, Pregnancy, Reproductive Rights, Women's health | Tagged Employment, Health care, Health insurance, Pregnancy, Women's health | 1 Comment

Study: Maternity Leave Important for Health of Mother and Child

Posted on August 12, 2011 by womenslawproject

As reported in the health section of Time, a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research revealed that a short maternity leave has negative health outcomes for both mother and child. Mothers of 3-month-old infants who worked full-time … Continue reading →

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Study Reveals Women Still Not Recognized as Capable Leaders

Posted on July 19, 2011 by womenslawproject

A recent meta-analysis (integration of a large number of studies on the same subject) by Northwestern University reveals that most people still use gendered stereotypes when thinking about leadership. The consequence of this is that “Women are viewed as less … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment, Gender Discrimination, Sex Discrimination, Women Leaders | Tagged Discrimination, Employment, Feminism, Sex discrimination, Sexism, Women in government, Women's rights | 1 Comment