First Shift in the News

Pregnancy Discrimination Panelists Discuss Implications for Employers Of Ruling in Pregnancy Accommodation Case

First Shift’s Co-Founder, Keira McNett, highlights the experiences of women in low-wage jobs in a panel discussion on the Supreme Court’s decision in Young v. UPSBNA Daily Labor Report, March 31  (Reproduced with permission from Daily Labor Report, 61 DLR A-9, March 31, 2015. Copyright 2015 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) www.bna.com)

Q&A with First Shift’s Co-Founder, Laura Brown

Check out this interview of Laura Brown, Co-Founder of First Shift Justice Project, by Kate Mueting, Senior Litigation Counsel at Sanford Heisler, LLP!

Family Responsibilities in the News

“Women Who Work.” The New York Times. 30 Nov. 2014.

Miller, Emily. “DC Police Department Violates Federal Breastfeeding Law.” MyFoxDC. 12 Nov. 2014.

Garrison, Trey. “HUD, Salvation Army Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Suit.” HousingWire. 12 Nov. 2014.

Miller, Claire Cain. “Paternity Leave: The Rewards and the Remaining Stigma.” The New York Times. 7 Nov. 2014.

Essif, Amien. “Walmart’s Inhumane Policies for Pregnant Workers.” In These Times. 6 Nov. 2014.

Schulte, Brigid. “With Supreme Court case pending, UPS reverses policy on pregnant workers.” The Washington Post. 29 Oct. 2014.