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Florida hospital settles pregnancy discrimination complaint

May 3, 2013

The National Women's Law Center filed the complaint for Crosby under a 2008 amendment to the Americans with Disabilities Act. That law expanded the definition of disability to cover more pregnancy-related impairments, and the EEOC issued regulations codifying the act in March 2011.

Reuters

NYC university clarifies maternity leave policies

May 2, 2013

Lara Kaufmann, senior counsel at the National Women's Law Center, praised CUNY for its quick response to the discrimination claim.

Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, and The Republic

CUNY Adopts New Policy in Settlement of Pregnant Student’s Bias Claim

May 2, 2013

The City University of New York has agreed to settle a pregnancy-discrimination complaint filed on behalf of a woman who was forced to drop a course after its professor told her she would not be allowed to make up tests or assignments resulting from any pregnancy-related absences, including labor and delivery, the National Women’s Law Center announced on Wednesday.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

CUNY Settles Discrimination Claim

May 2, 2013

The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) filed the complaint on behalf of Stephanie Stewart. According to the center, Stewart was told that she would not be able to make up tests or assignments missed as a result of her pregnancy; CUNY administrators suggested that Stewart should instead drop the class, since her due date was before the end of the semester.

Inside Higher Ed

New Lawsuits Shine a Light on Pregnancy Discrimination

May 2, 2013

Stewart was also being discriminated against. Title IX prohibits schools from disciplining pregnant students for medically related absences. When she appealed to the deans at BMCC, they told her to drop the class instead of intervening on her behalf. “At that given moment, I didn’t know such a thing [Title IX] existed. I was extremely angry, and in my gut, I knew it was wrong.

Slate

FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

May 1, 2013

“While an improvement over current policy, today’s announcement is still disappointing,” said Marcia D. Greenberger of the National Women’s Law Center. “Because all women will be required to show an ID to establish their age, those without IDs could be denied access.”

Associated Press/Washington Post

Over-the-counter sales of Plan B morning-after pill approved for ages 15 and older

May 1, 2013

“This triggers their intention to file an appeal even if they haven’t yet,” said National Women’s Law Center Vice President Judy Waxman. “This decision doesn’t comply with the judge’s ruling.”

Washington Post

Here Are Two Inspiring Pregnancy Discrimination Case Victories

May 1, 2013

Some happy May Day news: the National Women's Law Center announced settlements in two pregnancy discrimination cases this week.

Jezebel

DOJ Appeals Plan B Age Limit

May 1, 2013

Guests:
    Susannah Baruch @RHTPorg (Washington, DC) Interim President & CEO, Reproductive Health Technologies Project

Huffington Post

Critics and Supporters React To Decision to Expand OTC Access to Plan B

May 1, 2013

Marcia D. Greenberger, Co-President of the National Women’s Law Center:

TIME