The birth of femtech lays fertile grounds for pregnancy discrimination in the workplace

Abstract

Femtech refers to electronic devices, software, or other technology relating to women's health. Employers are contributing to the rapid growth of femtech by adopting femtech products for workplace wellness programs. Due to a lack of federal laws or regulations, employers can access the personal, intimate information their employees record in these femtech products which can subject employees to pregnancy discrimination. Congress must enact a comprehensive consumer rights law and give the Federal Trade Commission more plenary power to prevent femtech companies from selling consumers' private health information to employers.