As temperatures rise, workers across the country are increasingly vulnerable to unsafe conditions on the job. To help protect pregnant workers from the dangers of extreme heat in the workplace, WorkLife Law has produced new resources.

WorkLife Law filed a formal comment urging the U.S. Department of Labor to withdraw a proposed worker classification rule that would strip working mothers and family caregivers of critical workplace protections.

The New York Times highlighted that too many employers are still denying pregnancy accommodation requests – especially for low-wage and retail workers – and how WorkLife Law’s free legal helpline is making a difference.

WorkLife Law is thrilled to welcome Linzay Davis to our Advisory Board. The founder of Hello, Bundle, a parental leave consulting agency, Linzay brings a powerful personal story and deep dedication to helping working parents understand and exercise their rights.

The first lawsuits under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act have been tried, and workers won both cases — with awards totaling over half a million dollars. WorkLife Law is proud to have helped pass these landmark laws, shaped their regulations, and supported the attorneys who made these victories possible.

WorkLife Law is thrilled to welcome two new leaders to our Advisory Board: former EEOC Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels and Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP partner Carolin Guentert. Jocelyn and Carolin bring extraordinary experience, expertise, and wisdom to WorkLife Law’s Advisory Board.

New research from WorkLife Law reveals that the U.S. Department of Education did not resolve any sexual harassment, sexual violence, or pregnancy discrimination cases during the first year of President Trump’s second term. The Department resolved only four sex-discrimination cases from its backlog of thousands of open investigations.

As we ring in the new year, WorkLife Law is celebrating a major milestone: the PUMP Act’s lactation protections now cover workers in nearly every industry. This fall, WorkLife Law helped secure a new provision closing the gap for Congressional employees. And, on December 29, 2025, the PUMP Act’s protections finally took effect for certain transportation workers who operate locomotives or motorcoaches.

2025 threw many curveballs at working families – and those of us fighting for their rights. But here’s what stayed true: connection matters, progress is possible, and the work we do together makes a real difference. We found significant moments of hope in this hard year – a worker who kept their job, a new protection signed into law, a community organizer equipped to help their neighbor apply for paid leave. These wins remind us why we do this work – and that we can still move the needle, even now.

November is National Family Caregivers Month— have you paused to honor and celebrate the caregivers in your life? More than 63 million Americans are now providing care for family members with disabilities or serious health conditions, a number that continues to grow. Whether caring for aging parents or supporting disabled children, family caregivers are the glue that holds our communities together!