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String of Settlements Secured for Working Women

June 5, 2013 | by

For every big win secured by attorneys at Equal Rights Advocates in courthouses and statehouses, there are dozens of small but significant victories achieved for women and girls through advice and...
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Justice in Pregnancy-Discrimination Case: Firing Employee on Basis of Lactation is Sex Discrimination

June 5, 2013 | by

Does discharging a female employee because she is lactating constitute sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act? In a binding decision on May 30th, the United...
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This Mother’s Day, Advocate for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

May 10, 2013 | by

The internet is full of ways to say “Happy Mother’s Day” to the important women in your life this weekend. Check out Strong Families fun customizable e-cards for an example. But it’s hard to...
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Tell Congress to Protect Pregnant Workers

April 17, 2013 | by

Join ERA’s efforts to ensure that pregnant workers across the country are able to continue working with modest accommodations. Urge your local representative to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness... read more