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To illustrate the need for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a new law that took effect in New York City last week, this New York Times piece tells of the story of a 22-year-old woman who was forced to take leave from the Bronx thrift store where she worked after she asked the employer to accommodate her pregnancy by assigning her tasks that do not require heavy lifting.