The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace discrimination laws, is expected to finalize new policy regulations soon, possibly before the November midterm elections. These changes could roll back significant workplace protections that have helped women balance their careers and family responsibilities. One key policy at risk is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a bipartisan law enacted in 2022 that required employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum workers. These accommodations include access to water, temporary restrictions on lifting heavy objects, bathroom breaks, a chair during the third trimester, time off for prenatal care or fertility treatments, and space to pump breast milk. Some critics argue that the proposed changes are part of a broader effort to encourage women to focus on motherhood rather than pursue economic independence. Former President Donald Trump has floated ideas such as offering financial incentives for childbirth and proposing a "national medal of motherhood" for women with six or more children. These proposals, along with legislation like the SAVE Act, which could limit voting access for some women, and policies that narrow the scope of reproductive healthcare, have raised concerns about the impact on women's rights and autonomy. The women most affected by these policy shifts are often working-class, with limited resources to fight for their rights in court or through legal advocacy. Organizations like A Better Balance, which advocates for workplace policies that support families, report receiving thousands of calls annually from workers seeking help with issues like job security during pregnancy, returning to work after childbirth, and maintaining their income without sacrificing their health. These concerns are not driven by political ideology, but by the practical realities of supporting a family while working. Real-life examples highlight the potential consequences of these policy changes. One Amazon warehouse worker with a high-risk pregnancy contacted A Better Balance after her employer refused to provide basic accommodations, such as sitting breaks, despite her doctor’s recommendations. She was hospitalized multiple times before ultimately losing her job. Similarly, a pregnant cashier at Speedway was denied the ability to sit while working and suffered a pregnancy-related medical emergency, which forced her into unpaid leave. These stories illustrate the real-world impact of workplace policies on the lives of working women.