From left to right, the panel included Jocelyn Samuels (former EEOC Vice Chair), Michelle Feit (National Partnership for Women and Families), Melissa Greenberg (General Counsel for Senator Patty Murphy), Liz Morris (WorkLife Law), and Lillie Heyman (ACOG).
This week, WorkLife Law Co-Director Liz Morris trained Ob-Gyns on creating policy change to advance reproductive justice at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 2025 Congressional Leadership Conference. Through the success story of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, participating healthcare providers learned about their role in supporting pregnant workers’ rights– from advocacy to implementation.
WorkLife Law was honored to present at the conference alongside former EEOC Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels and representatives from ACOG, the National Partnership for Women & Families, and the General Counsel for Senator Patty Murphy. Using the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as a case study, the training underscored the importance of healthcare providers in the policymaking process. While WorkLife and other advocates work to secure strong legal protections for pregnant and postpartum workers, Ob-Gyns also play a vital role in ensuring patients can access reproductive health care.
In addition to building care providers’ capacity to advocate for their patients in the policy setting, Liz Morris also provided attendees with the tools they need to support patients in the clinical setting. Participants walked away with practical information to help their patients leverage the PWFA to secure workplace accommodations and leave.
For more information on how healthcare providers can help their patients access pregnancy and postpartum accommodations, see our healthcare provider resources.