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The state of anti-discrimination laws for pregnant workers in America

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Bitter battle over abortion complicates enforcement of new law designed to protect pregnant workers

A year after the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect, many women are still confronting employers who don't know about the law, misunderstand its scope or simply refuse to comply.

By Alexandra Olson, Claire Savage, Associated Press

Nation Mar 26

Pregnant workers have long fought for work accommodations. This year, they may finally get them

Democrats, Republicans and business groups are rallying around a bill to give pregnant workers better accommodations in the workplace. It’s likely to pass this year.

By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

Nation Dec 18

Wyoming police officer sues, says she lost promotion while pregnant

The city of Rock Springs refused to consider Amanda Clawson-Walker's application to become a sergeant because she couldn't do the test consisting of 1 minute of push-ups, 1 minute of sit-ups and a timed 1.5 mile run, her lawsuit said.

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