New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations Expand Accommodations for Pregnant Employees

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new regulations enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, providing expanded accommodations for pregnant employees. The law, which applies to employers with 15 or more workers, includes protections for conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, such as morning sickness, back pain, and the need for more bathroom breaks. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations unless they can show it would cause undue hardship. The regulations also include protections for abortion, fertility treatment, and birth control.

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