Workplace Accommodations for Pregnant and Postpartum Workers
New legislation aims to ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Employers will be required to make adjustments unless it poses an undue hardship on the business. The act seeks to promote women's health and economic security.
Key points
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Employers cannot require an employee to accept an accommodation other than one arrived at through an interactive process.
Denying employment opportunities or taking adverse action based on the need for accommodations related to pregnancy or childbirth is prohibited.
Employers cannot force an employee to take leave if another reasonable accommodation can be provided.
The act prohibits retaliation against employees for requesting or using reasonable accommodations.
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