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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Leaves Agricultural Workers Behind.

Prashasti Bhatnagar
Published in: The Journal of law, medicine & ethics : a journal of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics (2024)
The new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act advances important protections for pregnant workers, but leaves behind agricultural workers, who are overrepresented in hazardous occupational environments. This article highlights the connection between workplace pregnancy discrimination and health inequities. It concludes with a discussion of immigrant-led advocacy efforts to eliminate health inequities and advance health justice.
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  • pregnant women
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