ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
This webinar is the second in a series hosted by the Women’s Bureau that explores key policy and programs for working women. This installment showcases the Women’s Bureau's work on educating workers about pregnancy
protections provided under the law and also highlights recent developments at the state level.
The program will include an introduction by the Director of the Women's Bureau, Latifa
Lyles, followed by three speakers. Sarah Crawford from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission who will discuss the updated enforcement guidance and the EEOC’s stepped up focus on pregnancy protections. Melissa Josephs from the Chicago-based
Women Employed will talk about the recent enactment of the Pregnancy Fairness Law in
Illinois, the unanimous support it received from the legislature, and what they expect
as the law goes in to effect. Dina Bakst from A Better Balance will discuss similar laws in place in Delaware, New York City, and other states and cities.
 MODERATED BY:
Latifa Lyles
Director, Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Sarah Crawford
Attorney Advisor, Office of the Chair, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Melissa Josephs
Director, Equal Opportunity Policy, Women Employed
Dina Bakst
Co-Founder and Co-President, A Better Balance
 For more information on the Women's Bureau and other programs or events in your region, please visit us at WWW.DOL.GOV/WB
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