WEA Article 9 – Ending Pregnancy Discrimination

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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WEA Article 4 – End Familial Status Discrimination

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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