WorkLife Law has been selected as a Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) Challenge Awardee. The $2.5 million award will enable WorkLife Law to launch Expecting Change: Supporting Pregnant and Postpartum Workers. Over the next three years, WorkLife Law will train 10,000 women’s healthcare providers to help their patients access the workplace accommodations and leave they need to stay healthy and financially secure. The award will also double the capacity of WorkLife Law’s free legal helpline that offers direct support to workers.

With WorkLife Law’s support, California has now enshrined rights to parental leave, pregnancy accommodations, and anti-discrimination protections for all postsecondary students. This new law will ensure no California college student will have to choose between their family and their education.

WorkLife Law has released new resources – available in English and Spanish – explaining the range of legal protections that can help NICU families keep their jobs while caring for their infant. We recognize the incredible strain these families are under and are committed to making sure they have the legal support they need.