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Florida Six-Week Abortion Ban Goes Into Effect

Thanks to the state courts and legislature, as of May 1, abortion access in Florida is now more restricted than ever under the state’s near-total ban. The impact will resonate throughout the state, harming women and hurting the state economy.  

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A Good Week for Workplace Data Collection
A Good Week for Workplace Data Collection

A Good Week for Workplace Data Collection

Data collection is at the core of many efforts to enforce gender equity in the workplace. Federal laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 make sexual harassment and pay discrimination in the workplace illegal. However, gender-based discrimination persists, requiring state and federal agencies to develop policies to hold employers accountable for not protecting women workers.

October 3, 2020|Categories: In the Lead|Tags: Data Collection, Equal Pay / Pay Equity, In the Lead EPD, Transparency|

Why Is the Wage Gap for Native Women So High?
Why Is the Wage Gap for Native Women So High?

Why Is the Wage Gap for Native Women So High?

We must do better for Native women by fighting for pay equity and domestic violence prevention and safety.

October 1, 2020|Categories: In the Lead|Tags: Equal Pay / Pay Equity, Equal Pay Day, In the Lead EPD, Native Women|

Status of Women in the Swing States: Florida
Status of Women in the Swing States: Florida

Status of Women in the Swing States: Florida

There is much at stake for women in Florida in the upcoming election. The outcome will decide whether policies are enacted that support women, their families, and their communities.