Inimai Chettiar

Attorney fighting for workers' rights and gender justice. President, @ABetterBalance. Member, @CouncilonCJ. Formerly @brennancenter @JusticeActionUS @aclu.

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It was great to join the Liberating Motherhood podcast, where we discussed how our legal system can better support women, the importance of paid leave, defending pregnant workers, and how my own experiences as a mother of color brought me to this work: https://t.co/htlqg9nkVH

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NY's paid medical leave program is woefully outdated. "The result is a system that forces people into impossible choices and financial crises," write @Inimai @ABetterBalance and @garrar26 @citizenactionny in a new op ed: https://t.co/ThtzRVg0yr

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Without updates to New York's paid medical leave law, workers are forced to survive off just $170/week when they're seriously ill or injured. In 2026, this is unliveable – @garrar26 @citizenactionny are calling for change in the @timesunion: https://t.co/BrciJ52Qhd

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As Trump attacks "woke" health infrastructure, my story serves as a warning: moms and babies will pay the price. Flowers and chocolates aren't enough this Mother's Day – we need a healthcare system that doesn't leave moms like me behind. @MsMagazine: ��https://t.co/bKLTEtwynq

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Really exciting news out of Virginia today! Passing paid leave during a nationwide affordability crisis sends a life raft to thousands – and sets a standard for how states can truly support families.

[A Better Balance @ABetterBalance]

BREAKING: Paid family and medical leave just became law in Virginia! 🎉🎉🎉

This makes VA the first Southern state to pass paid leave for its entire workforce – a huge win for the national movement, and for families across the state.

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One hidden cost of fertility struggles, especially for women of color, is the emotional toll it takes. Proud to have participated in this important new Fordham study exploring how women like us cope, paving the way toward solutions: https://t.co/q0CCRhQjNS

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Massive corporations can afford to let a pregnant worker sit down or carry a water bottle once in a while. But denying legally-protected accommodations sends a message that they're above the law – we beg to differ. Our clients speak out in the @nytimes: https://t.co/m8EUfOKpIJ

[A Better Balance @ABetterBalance]

Corporations like Amazon and Speedway are still forcing pregnant workers to risk their health and firing women for being pregnant. Our clients Jennifer, Kristina, and Arya spoke out about what happened to them in today's @nytimes. They deserve justice. https://t.co/BeUfCkINDp

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Today on AANHPI Equal Pay Day, we recognize the wage gap that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women still shoulder. It's time for our leaders to take action: guaranteeing more supportive workplaces is an important, concrete place to start.

[A Better Balance @ABetterBalance]

AANHPI women are overrepresented in low-wage jobs where employers may not provide benefits. Supportive workplace policies like paid leave, paid sick time, and protections for parents are key pieces of protecting their economic security and promoting #AANHPIEqualPay.

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Egg freezing has gained a reputation as an insurance policy to have the perfect baby on the perfect timeline. Of course, it's not that simple. For @motherwellmag , I shared my own experience – the ups, downs, and importance of supportive workplaces: https://t.co/rUgnED3jek

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I’m one of the 75 million working women in this country. It’s past time to make paid leave, fair pay, and safe workplaces a reality for women in the U.S. We need the #WorkingWomensBillofRights. @the75million_

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For months, my newborn daughter screamed in pain, barely eating. I knew something was wrong, but doctors dismissed me. In my new essay for @GirlTalkHQ, I share my experience with medical gaslighting – a barrier many moms of color face when seeking care: https://t.co/lE0Rp1Sn8f

[A Better Balance @ABetterBalance]

As of yesterday, NYC workers have stronger paid sick time rights!

Now, the city's law covers paid sick time for childcare, emergency-related closures, housing- and benefits-related legal proceedings, workplace violence, and more. Learn more: https://t.co/M7THvCu2T8

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Imagine a future where moms aren't financially punished for having + caring for their children. Countries like Denmark model what's possible with supportive policies like paid leave and childcare – it's past time for the U.S. to catch up. @MsMagazine: https://t.co/jQq8CNdVko

[A Better Balance @ABetterBalance]

In a new @motherwellmag essay, ABB President @Inimai discusses unconventional tools moms use to make their voices heard in a healthcare system that can be dismissive – and questions why some doctors would rather listen to AI than women's own words: https://t.co/UbApIhe7GK

[A Better Balance @ABetterBalance]

Today, @SenSanders and @rosadelauro reintroduced the Healthy Families Act, which would create a right to paid sick time for workers nationwide. Here's what to know 🧵

[Inimai Chettiar @Inimai]

When my newborn daughter had life-threatening health problems, doctors dismissed me – until I found an unlikely ally: ChatGPT. But why should moms need a robot middleman just for our healthcare system to take us seriously? My latest for @motherwellmag: https://t.co/0yZTT9yTls

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Cycles of abuse can often run parallel to cycles of incarceration. It's heartening to see states like Massachusetts providing a pathway home for incarcerated survivors. @MsMagazine: https://t.co/tcDKTxGfRm

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Four-day workweeks have been a hot topic lately. Beyond leaving room for leisure time and rest, a shorter workweek can also give parents and caregivers some breathing room – will be interesting to see the ripple effects as more companies try it out: https://t.co/vXjy9JcG5J

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"Climate solutions are also cost-of-living solutions."

Interesting that most Americans now recognize the climate crisis as inextricable from our current affordability crisis: https://t.co/CwmIsHr2ym