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
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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
