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EEOC Releases New Employer Guidance On Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By Tony Oncidi and Ryan McGill on Posted in Accessibility & Accommodation, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Workplace Policies and Procedures
As we covered here, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is effective today! As a reminder, the PWFA extends the requirements of the ADA to employees with known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The EEOC stated that they will begin accepting charges of discrimination for incidents … Continue Reading

Employers Face New Accommodation Requirements For Nursing Mothers

By Tony Oncidi and Ryan McGill on Posted in Accessibility & Accommodation, Biden Administration Coverage, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation, Wage and Hour, Workplace Policies and Procedures
In our recent blog post, we highlighted legislation that will impact employers this year related to nursing and pregnant employees: the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (the “PUMP Act”) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the “PWFA”).  As this legislation becomes effective—with the PUMP Act taking effect on April 28, 2023 and the … Continue Reading
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