Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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In this episode of Asked & Answered, host Kelly Bunting welcomes Mikaela Masoudpour to discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Mikaela breaks down how the PWFA expands protections for pregnant workers, highlights differences from the ADA, and explains employer responsibilities, the interactive process, and best practices for HR professionals.
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect June 18, 2024, but not without legal challenge.

The final rule, covered in a previous GT Alert, requires employers to offer reasonable workplace accommodations to workers who are pregnant or have a condition related to…

With Zachary N. Klein and Michael J. Slocum.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, scheduled to go into effect on January 29, 2014, requires employers in New York City to provide their pregnant employees with “reasonable accommodations” for their pregnancies or related medical conditions. Employers in the City of New York should prepare by considering…