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Passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is bipartisan evidence

Passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is bipartisan evidence

When Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, it was intended to protect pregnant workers from unfair treatment at work. However, in the years since its adoption, it has been difficult to enforce due to the law’s ambiguous language. In fact, according to A Better Balance, an organization that advocates for pregnant workers, caregivers …

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Senate Finance Committee Releases ‘Improving Mental Health Parity Act’ | JD Supra

Editor’s Note: In the article below, Manatt Health discusses key policies in the “Improving Mental Health Parity Act,” the latest bill in the bipartisan mental health initiative. Mental Health of the Senate Finance Committee. In a recent webinar, Manatt shared a guide to help health plans navigate the complexities of mental health parity effectively. The …

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Why Policy Experts and Health Care Providers Agree It's Time for Congress to Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Why Policy Experts and Health Care Providers Agree It’s Time for Congress to Act

We all deserve to be able to take care of ourselves and our families without fear of discrimination and reprisal. Advocates, lawmakers and pregnant workers rally on Capitol Hill to support the Pregnant Worker Equity Act on Dec. 1, 2022. The PWFA would close a legal loophole in the landmark pregnancy discrimination law by ensuring …

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