Navigating the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

This chapter examines the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), detailing its long journey to enactment and the legal challenges it faces, particularly a lawsuit from Texas against the Biden administration. It highlights personal stories of pregnant workers struggling for accommodations, emphasizing the law's importance in safeguarding civil rights in the workplace. Additionally, the chapter discusses broader constitutional debates surrounding the voting procedures and implications of recent judicial decisions affecting the legislation.