Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Final Rules: What Employers Need to Know

Posted on: May 28th, 2024 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has published a final rule that will give new protections akin to disability accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to pregnant workers and those who have recently given birth. The rule, which takes effect June 18, will require employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees or applicants with known […]

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New Protections for Pregnant, Nursing Workers

Posted on: February 7th, 2023 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

In the waning days of 2022, Congress passed a bipartisan $1.7-trillion spending bill that includes legislation that expands rights for pregnant and nursing employees. The budget bill, which President Biden has signed into law, included the Pregnant Workers Fair Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). Employers will […]

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