On August 7, 2023, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith details the significance of the recent efforts and what employers need to know to ensure compliance. Recap: What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act … [Read more...] about The EEOC Takes Action to Further Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation
Effective June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will require all covered employers - including school districts - to provide reasonable accommodations for workers and applicants limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a recent law that requires covered employers to … [Read more...] about New Federal Law Expands the Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers Across the Nation
Proposed Legislation Provides Greater Protection for Pregnant Employees
Pregnant employees, especially those in low-paying, physically taxing jobs, are commonly forced to choose between their health or compensation. While current federal law does not support pregnant workers as effectively as it should, new proposed legislation may offer better protection. In 1978, in an effort to mitigate discriminatory practices aimed at pregnant women, Congress enacted the … [Read more...] about Proposed Legislation Provides Greater Protection for Pregnant Employees
