Ep 281: Protecting Pregnancy Rights at Work with Women’s Rights Attorney Jack Tuckner and Attorney & Doula Catherine Crider
Birth With Power
Dr. Nicole C. Rankins
4.9 • 637 Ratings
🗓️ 19 November 2024
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
Did you know the U.S. is one of just four countries in the world - and the only developed nation - without guaranteed paid maternity leave? While we’ve made great strides in workplace fairness, the fight for equity is far from over. In a country where pregnancy can still jeopardize someone’s career, these protections are more crucial than ever. That’s why advocates like today’s guests are so important.
Jack Tuckner is a workplace rights attorney who specializes in gender discrimination, including pregnancy-related issues, and Catherine Kreider is a lawyer and doula. Through their legal work and advocacy, they’ve been instrumental in advocating for laws like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and strengthening protections for expectant workers. Make sure you know your rights, document everything, and don’t hesitate to seek out a local attorney if you need support - advocacy starts with awareness!
In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:
- What constitutes pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
- Who qualifies for protections under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- Why documenting workplace interactions is critical for protecting your rights
- When and how to notify your employer about your pregnancy
- How to request accommodations during pregnancy
- Whether state or federal laws provide better protections for pregnant workers
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| 0:00.0 | In this episode, we're delving into the critically important issue of pregnancy discrimination |
| 0:06.4 | in the workplace and what you can do to protect yourself. This episode is a must listen |
| 0:13.0 | if you are pregnant and working. Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. |
| 0:23.7 | If you're having a baby in the hospital, you are giving birth in a system that too often takes |
| 0:28.9 | away power from women over what happens in their own bodies. |
| 0:32.9 | I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin, a practicing board certified OBGYN, who's had the privilege of helping |
| 0:38.2 | well over a thousand babies into this world. I've been a doctor for over 20 years, and I'm here to |
| 0:43.2 | help you take back your power, advocate for yourself, and have the beautiful pregnancy and birth |
| 0:49.1 | that you deserve. This podcast is for educational purposes only, and it's not a substitute for |
| 0:54.1 | medical advice. |
| 0:55.1 | Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com full with slash disclaimer. |
| 0:59.4 | Now let's get to it. |
| 1:02.0 | Hey, if you're not getting the birth with power brief in your inbox each week, you are missing out. |
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| 1:23.0 | Go to Dr.Nockelrenkens.com forward slash email and get on the list. Hello there. Welcome to another |
| 1:31.8 | episode of the podcast. This is episode number 281, whether it is your first time listening or you've |
| 1:38.3 | been listening for a while. I am so glad you're spending some time with me today. In this episode, we have Jack Tuckner and |
| 1:46.2 | Catherine Kreider. Jack Tuckner is a women's rights in the workplace attorney and a founding |
| 1:52.1 | partner of Tuckner, Sipser, Winesstock, and Sipser, LLP, a New York-based law firm dedicated to |
| 1:58.7 | workplace gender rights. With over 20 years of experience, |
| 2:02.5 | Jack advocates for working women at all stages of their reproductive life cycle, from pregnancy |
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