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The state of U.S. workplace protections for pregnant people

Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby’s lawsuit against the WBNA is highlighting the issue of how pregnant people are treated in the workplace. A 2022 survey found that 1 in 5 mothers reported experiencing pregnancy discrimination at work. Gillian Thomas, senior staff attorney for the ACLU Women's Rights Project, joins John Yang to discuss.

The state of U.S. workplace protections for pregnant people

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  • November 21, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    November 21, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode

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    Thursday on the News Hour, Matt Gaetz drops his bid to serve as Trump's attorney general after failing to quell concerns about sex trafficking allegations. The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister, its former defense minister and Hamas' military chief for crimes committed in Gaza. Plus, Sen. Sherrod Brown discusses the future of the Democratic Party.

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