Pat – Page 7 – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

09 May

Arizona’s now-repealed abortion ban cautionary tale for reproductive health care across US

PatLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Arizona, Opinion Piece, United States

When the Arizona Supreme Court ruled on April 9, 2024, that the state’s Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions was enforceable, it brought into stark reality the potential impacts of leaving reproductive rights up to the states to regulate, and the related consequences for women’s health. The ruling, set to go into effect in late June 2024, will only remain active for a few months because Arizona lawmakers repealed the law on April 30. Starting in the fall, a previous state law banning abortion after 15 weeks will be reinstated.

03 May

State abortion bans more frequently affect Black, White, American Indian women

PatLatest NewsAbortion Ban, Healthcare, State Abortion Bans, United States

White, Black, and American Indian / Alaskan Native women of reproductive age may be more adversely affected by statewide abortion bans than other racial and ethnic groups, according to new data.

02 May

In ‘The Unexpected,’ Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies

PatLatest NewsHealthcare, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Complications, United States

Economist Emily Oster made a name for herself using data to tackle big questions about pregnancy in her 2013 blockbuster book Expecting Better. Now, she's returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate difficult pregnancies and serious medical issues.

27 Apr

What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers

PatLatest NewsAbortion Accommodation, Attorney General, EEOC, Pregnancy, United States

This week, attorneys general from 17 Republican-led states sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over something they say is an "abortion accommodation mandate."

26 Apr

Biden Administration Issues Final Rule Securing Vital Protections for Pregnant Workers

PatLatest Newshealthy pregnancy, Pregnant workers, reasonable accommomdations, United States

On April 19, the Biden Administration issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), landmark legislation included in the bipartisan FY23 omnibus appropriations bill. The PWFA requires most employers with 15 or more employees to provide “reasonable accommodations,” or changes at work, for a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship. The rule provides important clarity that will allow pregnant workers to work while maintaining a healthy pregnancy and help employers understand their duties under the law. Highlights from the final regulation include: an expansive definition…

23 Apr

New Biden rule protects privacy for women who get abortions

PatLatest NewsAbortion Ban, Abortion Rights, Privacy, United States

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration issued a final rule on Monday aimed at strengthening privacy protections for women seeking abortions that bans the disclosure of protected health information related to reproductive health.