July 29, 2024

WLL Co-Director Jessica Lee and WLL Board Member Tina Sherman

WorkLife Law Co-Director Jessica Lee joined the White House’s celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We are honored for WorkLife Law’s role in the legacy of Title VII to be recognized amongst such a powerful group of history makers. We left with an even deeper appreciation for this movement after hearing from leaders working to secure fair and accessible employment, including Gillian Thomas, WorkLife Law Board Member and ACLU Senior Staff Attorney; Charlotte A. Burrows, EEOC Chair; Jocelyn Samuels, EEOC Vice Chair; and courageous Title VII plaintiffs.

Jessica Lee with EEOC Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was a groundbreaking law that radically transformed the American workplace and society at large. It prohibits discrimination in employment nationwide on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender), color, religion, or national origin and established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Title VII remains one of the essential tools WorkLife Law uses to protect the health, saftey, and economic security of pregnant and caregiving workers. But the work of Title VII continues; we remain committed to another 60 years advancing the legal rights of workers alongside our partners and community. Special thanks to WorkLife Law Board Member Tina Sherman, MomsRising’s Maternal Justice National Director, for joining us on this momentous occasion.