From New York Women’s Equality at: http://nywomensequality.org/10-point-plan/ 9. Ending Pregnancy Discrimination (Senate Bill 5880) • Despite our nation’s civil rights laws, workplace discrimination against pregnant women is on the rise, posing a significant threat to family economic security. • Pregnant women, especially low-wage women in physically demanding jobs, frequently get…
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From New York Women’s Equality at: http://nywomensequality.org/10-point-plan/ 4. Ending Familial Status Discrimination (Senate Bill 5875) • State law protects against familial status discrimination in housing and credit, but not employment. • Women with children are less likely to be recommended for hire and promotion, and more likely to receive less…
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From New York Women’s Equality at: http://nywomensequality.org/10-point-plan/ 1. Strengthening laws that require Equal Pay for Equal Work (Senate Bill 5872) Women in New York earn 84% of what men earn and jobs traditionally held by women pay significantly less than jobs predominantly employing men. The wage gap is more severe…
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