Talk:Pregnancy Discrimination Act

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Pregnancy Discrimination for Trans People
Under Pregnancy discrimination, a section could be added about the unique barriers trans and non-binary people face when pregnant while employed. VC4396 (talk) 16:41, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

History and Effects of the Act
A "History" section could be added which explains the reasons behind the creation of the act, types of labor pregnant women were being asked to do, etc. Also, other related cases to pregnancy discrimination, and the fact that other titles and Acts have not been effective in winning these cases. Then a "Effects" section could talk about the types of discrimination pregnant women still face. Also, link to the Equal Rights Amendment. Lastly, link to source 8 does not work. A.holmes011 (talk) 17:03, 14 September 2016 (UTC)

Also add research on how the ERA could and could not help this issue of pregnancy discrimination if passed A.holmes011 (talk) 19:59, 21 September 2016 (UTC)

—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— - put a citation right after your quotes so readers know what you are referencing. Other citations go after all information is presented.

- explain more about what the act does and what it means. you provide a quote but explain what exactly that means. Also explain, if possible, what you mean by "normal, objectifiable. also in the same sentence that"

- explain why employers with less than 15 employees are exempted from the Act and the following sentence, think about treating your reader as if they know nothing on the subject and need everything explained in detail to them.

- You didn't end your quote: The Court held that a pregnant employee can make a prima facie, meaning a plausible case of discrimination, by showing that “she belongs to the protected class, that she sought accommodation, that the employer did not accommodate her. The Court

- expand a bit more on your last paragraph. and expand on how the act is meant to be applied.

- connect to the ERA?

Jminker (talk) 16:53, 11 November 2016 (UTC)