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Scope of Accommodations Required Under PWFA Narrowed in Louisiana and Mississippi

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On the eve of the effective date of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC’s) final Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations (Final Rule), a federal court in Louisiana postponed the effective date of what...more

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Bump in the Road: Federal Judge Selectively Halts Enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Texas

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In a recent decision, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas suspended enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) with respect to public employers in the state. This...more

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Is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act an invalid law?

At least one judge thinks so. A federal judge in Lubbock, Texas, has permanently enjoined the federal government from enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act against the State of Texas and its agencies and divisions....more

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Congress Violated U.S. Constitution When It Passed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Texas Court Rules

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Congress improperly passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a federal court in Texas has ruled. State of Texas v. Department of Justice et al., No. 5:23-cv-00034...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Blocked in Texas

On February 27, 2024, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas blocked enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) against the State of Texas, holding that the U.S. Congress...more

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New Nationwide Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers

Two new federal laws expand the scope of existing protections for pregnant employees and nursing workers. Employers should carefully review existing accommodation and lactation policies and practices to ensure they are...more

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New Federal Pregnancy Protections for Employees

As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Congress passed two new pregnancy-related laws requiring covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees due to pregnancy, childbirth, and related...more

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PWFA and PUMP Act: What You Need to Know

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2023 (CAA) was signed into law on December 29, 2022, while many Americans were visiting family or sleeping off a month of sugary treats. Despite its timing, there’s nothing “sleepy”...more

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New Federal Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees Coming in 2023

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On December 23, 2022, President Biden signed into law two measures that expand the rights of pregnant and breastfeeding workers: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing...more

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