The Center for WorkLife Law is a national advocacy and research organization that advances gender and racial equity by strengthening legal rights for pregnant people and family caregivers. Our work seeks to ensure all people have the freedom to build and maintain economic security through employment and educational opportunities, without having to sacrifice their health or their loved ones’ care.
WorkLife Law fights these and other problems by advancing policy change and providing direct legal support to workers and students in need.
WorkLife Law condemns the recent immigration raids in Los Angeles and across the country. These actions are an inhumane violation of human rights that betray fundamental American values and directly undermine the work and family justice movement we champion.
On May 20th, Washington became the fifth state in the United States to enact paid lactation breaks– a major step toward health equity for postpartum workers. Starting in 2027, the landmark bill will also ensure that all pregnant and postpartum workers have an enforceable right to reasonable accommodations.
WorkLife Law is partnering with Rise Up, the new legal defense network providing federal workers with the free legal support they need. We will serve as a legal Backup Center to provide technical assistance to the defense network’s frontline attorneys on issues related to pregnancy, lactation, leave, and caregiving. WorkLife Law is proud to partner with Rise Up to ensure pregnant, postpartum, and caregiving federal workers have information and tools to protect their livelihood and health.
