On December 23, 2021, Attorney Generals from sixteen US states signed a letter addressed to US Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Schumer and Minority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell. The letter concludes that, “We urge you to prioritize and pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act as soon as possible on behalf of working women, pregnant people, and businesses both large and small across the country.”
What are the politics behind the joint AG letter to US senate leaders? Politics is defined for this article as taking actions to influence another’s behavior. Understanding politics of the PWFA is very important. Be aware, the PWFA passed the US House with bipartisan support and received Senate Sub-Committee approval mid-2021. The PWFA is on the 2022 Senate calendar but, as of this writing, has not received a date for vote by the full Senate. The PWFA will apply to all US employers with 15 or more employees.