NYC Shows the Way on Pregnant Workers' Rights

My organization, A Better Balance, has been fighting for such legislation as a matter of basic fairness. At a time when unemployment is still sky-high and many families depend on the earning power of both parents, economic security is paramount. As we documented in a report we recently co-wrote with the National Women's Law Center, when women experience pregnancy discrimination at work, the financial consequences can be felt for years to come because of both lost income and lost benefits.