. >> reporter: ariella mcdull is an attorney with the american civil liberties union. >> when women areack on an income gap, put them into financial insecurity. one of them is north carolina where ja where jamie cole lives and works. >> that's because it's enough says the employee attorney. >> since the pregnancy discrimination act really adequately provides protection and does it aggressively, even north carolina doesn't come in and seize that she still requires protection. >> reporter: in a statement the brian center told us our goal is to meet our employees' employment needs. we believe we have done so in miss cole's case however, we continue to review our policies, procedures, and practices as the law changes. she's seeking back wages and compensation. >> why was it worth it to you to fight for other women? >> because of my little girl and i have nieces. they don't have to go through that. >> reporter: for "cbs this morning" mark strassmann cruise on one ship and finished on another. >> announcer: this portion of "cbs this morning" sponsored by safelite autoglass. call or go online