Our Mission
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.
Our Approach
As an advocacy and research center affiliated with the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, WorkLife Law uses three strategies to advance its mission:
Annual Report
Learn how our work makes meaningful change in the lives of pregnant people and family caregivers across the country in our latest Annual Report.
25 Years of Impact
For over 25 years, the Center for WorkLife Law has been a leading voice for economic justice and gender equity. Founded in 1998 by Joan C. Williams at American University and now affiliated with the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, WorkLife Law has transformed the landscape for caregivers and pregnant people in employment and education through groundbreaking advocacy, research, and legal work. Learn more.