NWLC In The Press

Tell Congress: Vote NO on the Budget Reconciliation Bill

Republican leaders in Congress are rushing to vote this week on a bill that robs women, children, and families of their health care, food, and education – while giving new and costly tax breaks to billionaires.

We can’t let this happen. As leaders in Congress attempt to rip Medicaid and SNAP away from millions of people, “defund” Planned Parenthood, attack nonprofits that support communities, and so much more, it’s time to demand the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes and invest in strengthening basic needs programs. We won’t let them rob us. Take action now.

Strike For Women Who Can’t

U.S. News & World Report
March 8, 2017

Op-Ed by Emily Martin, General Counsel and Vice President for Workplace Justice at NWLC.

Universities Face Pressure to Hold the Line on Title IX

The New York Times
February 18, 2017

On Wednesday, the National Women’s Law Center and other women’s and student groups held a “call-in” to the Education Department, demanding that Ms. DeVos commit to the current federal sexual assault guidance. “That was our...

Dress Code Liability? Sex Bias Not Always Clean-Cut

Bloomberg BNA
February 15, 2017

An employer that sets different standards for men and women, even if it has policies for both, may still be “asking for some trouble,” Emily Martin, general counsel and vice president for workplace justice at...

Watchdog group working to unseal Puzder’s divorce records before his confirmation hearing

The Washington Post
February 14, 2017

Puzder is likely to face questions about the allegations at his hearing. Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wa.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will hold a news conference Wednesday morning with women’s groups, including the National Women’s Law...

Four key Republicans could vote against Puzder for labor secretary

The Washington Post
February 13, 2017

Women’s groups, such as the National Women’s Law Center, and labor advocates question whether he will defend female workers, citing what they say are demeaning ads that feature models eating burgers in skimpy outfits. Puzder,...

Powerful Women Lead the Way in Taking Trump to Task

NBC News
February 12, 2017

That's particularly notable because only 33 percent of federal district court judges are women, according to the National Women's Law Center.