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Pregnancy Employer Liability Issues Undue Hardship

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act aka the EEOC’s New Baby

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the newest member of the family of federal anti-discrimination laws, is almost one year old! Instead of inviting employers over for cake and photo ops, after one year of accepting...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Work With Me: EEOC Issues Final Rule Interpreting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced its Final Rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which went into effect in June 2023. Unless it is blocked by legal...more

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EEOC Publishes Final Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On April 15, the EEOC issued its final regulations interpreting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a law that became effective on June 27, 2023. The regulations will take effect on June 18, 2024....more

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EEOC Delivers Final Rule Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) issued its much-awaited final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on April 15, 2024. The PWFA requires employers to provide pregnant workers or...more

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EEOC Issues Final Rule on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

As we previously wrote when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in June 2023, the law requires most employers with 15 or more employees to provide “reasonable accommodations” for a qualified employee’s...more

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What Employers Should Know About The EEOC’s Final Rule On The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final rule interpreting and providing guidance on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)....more

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EEOC Issues Final Rule on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On April 19, 2024, the EEOC published in the Federal Register its 125-page final rule implementing the PWFA. The final rule will take effect on June 18, 2024....more

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EEOC Rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Has a Due Date

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Our Labor & Employment Group provides the key takeaways from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act....more

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EEOC Issues Expansive Proposed Rule Regarding Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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The recently enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires covered employers (i.e., public or private employers with more than 15 employees) to provide reasonable accommodations to “qualified” employees or candidates...more

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Exploring the Implications of the 2023 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) was passed as part of the December 29, 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act, a new federal law that went into effect on June 27, 2023. This federal legislation requires covered...more

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EEOC Proposes Regulations for Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On August 7, 2023, the EEOC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking containing its proposed regulations for implementing the PWFA. The PWFA was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022 and went into effect on...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 7, August 2023

Understanding the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Full Scope of Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Laws for Schools - On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect. This new law requires covered...more

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Accommodation Requirements for Pregnant Employees Are Similar to ADA Protections

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Q: Does the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) require workplaces to change their accommodation and leave practices in a significant way?...more

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Title VII, FLSA Amendments Expand Protections for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Workers

Recent amendments to Title VII and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) impact how employers address pregnant and breastfeeding employees’ needs. Employers should reset their approaches to navigate the newly expanded...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

Employers Will Face More Pregnancy Accommodation Requests Under New Federal Law

The new Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), effective June 27, 2023, purports to expand current federal protections by requiring certain employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known...more

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New Lactation Room Laws In New York City

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The New York City Council just passed two bills that will require employers to provide lactation rooms to breastfeeding employees, as well as develop a lactation policy and processes for employees to request accommodations...more

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Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Effective on April 1, 2018: Be Prepared

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• The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (the Act), signed into law on July 27, 2017, becomes effective on April 1, 2018. • The Act expressly forbids discrimination against employees due to pregnancy or...more

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Washington State Enacts Healthy Starts Act, Requires Accommodation for Pregnant Employees Regardless of Disability

The new Washington state Healthy Starts Act requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide accommodations to pregnant employees above and beyond those accommodations required by other available laws, including the...more

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Washington Employers: Prepare To Face New Workplace Laws

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The past year has brought multiple new workplace laws that will require employers in Washington to change several key policies and procedures. Below is an update that provides a general overview to help you prepare for these...more

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Massachusetts Enacts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

On July 27, 2017, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring Massachusetts employers to provide pregnant women and new mothers with “reasonable accommodations” for their...more

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