The Latched Mama Podcast

The Latched Mama Podcast


Episode 120: Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace

May 02, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwThXlOZu-8


Melissa is joined today by Leah Stiegler, a Labor and Employment Lawyer, to discuss pregnancy rights in the workplace.


Show Notes:


  • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act)

Timeline of Women’s Pregnancy Rights in the Workplace (as referenced by Leah in the podcast):


  • 1964- The Civil Rights Act, Title 7
  • 1978 – Pregnancy Discrimination Act
  • 1990- American with Disabilities Act of 1990
  • 2010- Affordable Care Act (Break Time for Nursing Moms Act)
  • 2022 – Pump Act June 27, 2023- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act