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Home > Federal Law Articles > Sex and Gender Discrimination > Pregnancy Discrimination

Articles Discussing Pregnancy Discrimination In The Workplace.

New Federal Laws Require Additional Protections by Louisiana Employers for Pregnant Workers and Nursing Mothers

January 23, 2023 | Jones Walker Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, enacted two laws providing protections to pregnant women and nursing mothers in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act).

New Year, New Rights: Congress Bolsters Statutory Legal Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

January 19, 2023 | Nexsen Pruet Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed an omnibus spending bill which includes the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act[1] (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protection for Nursing Mothers Act[2]  (PUMP), two new laws that enhance and protect the rights of pregnant and nursing employees.

Biden Signs into Law New Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

January 12, 2023 | Franczek P.C. Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill into law. Buried in the legislation were two new laws providing additional protection for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) and […]

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CONGRESS DELIVERS NEW PROTECTIONS FOR PREGNANT AND NURSING MOTHERS

January 9, 2023 | Ford Harrison Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

As 2022 came to a close, President Biden signed the 2023 omnibus government funding bill. Included in the bill—with bipartisan support—are two provisions that expand protections for pregnant and nursing employees. 

OH Baby! Practical Advice for Complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

January 5, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Jackson Lewis

The new year brings new laws for employers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act) were adopted when President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 on Dec. 29, 2022. Read our full article for


Complying With New Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

January 4, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Jackson Lewis

The new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act) were adopted when President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 on Dec. 29, 2022.

Congress Expands Protections for Pregnant Employees and Employees Who Are Nursing

December 29, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Littler

On December 22, 2022, the 117th Congress passed with bipartisan support an omnibus spending bill, which includes two measures that expand rights for pregnant and nursing workers: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). President Biden is expected

Department of Education Releases New Guidance on Pregnancy and Related Conditions

October 11, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Jackson Lewis

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a fact resource on October 4, 2022, reaffirming that Title IX of the Education Amendments Act protects students and employees from discrimination based on pregnancy and related conditions.

Bill Protecting Pregnancy Accommodations Nationwide Awaits Vote in U.S. Senate

September 30, 2022 | Working Solutions NYC Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

In May 2021, the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a piece of legislation that aims to guarantee standardized workplace protections for pregnant workers. Currently, the bill has yet to pass the Senate, prompting calls from civil rights groups, such as the ACLU, to demand action from Congress. Given

Amazon Accused of Pregnancy and Disability Discrimination by New York Division of Human Rights

June 16, 2022 | Working Solutions NYC Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Last month, the New York State Division of Human Rights (NY DHR) filed a complaint accusing Amazon of pregnancy and disability discrimination across the state. In the complaint, the division asserts that Amazon maintains a policy that wrongfully denies workplace accommodations to pregnant and/or disabled employees, and at times, forces

Frontier Reaches Settlement in Recent Pregnancy Discrmination Lawsuit

April 29, 2022 | Working Solutions NYC Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Following two pregnancy discrimination lawsuits in a span of two years, Frontier Airlines reached an agreement to reassess its policies regarding pregnant and nursing employees earlier this week. Frontier faced these lawsuits after several women who were pregnant, breastfeeding, or had recently given birth accused the airline of discrimination. In

Former Soulcycle Employee Files Lawsuit for Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination

January 28, 2022 | Working Solutions NYC Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

A former employee of SoulCycle filed a complaint against the fitness company for wrongful termination and pregnancy discrimination. Jordan Kafenbaum, who worked as a senior director of instructor programming and talent management, accused SoulCycle of retaliating against her when she took maternity leave. According to an article published in law360,

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Moves One Step Closer to Becoming Law

August 12, 2021 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

On May 14, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), bipartisan legislation that would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. The bill’s provisions are intended to clarify protections for pregnant workers under federal antidiscrimination laws.

Accommodating Pregnant Employees in the Workplace

October 9, 2018 | Nexsen Pruet Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Two new lawsuits cast light on employers’ obligations to provide job accommodations to pregnant employees.

Discrimination Due To Breastfeeding: Jury Verdict Upheld in Favor of Police Officer

September 28, 2017 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Jackson Lewis

Affirming that breastfeeding is a medical condition related to pregnancy and that the police department’s conduct violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), a federal appeals court in Atlanta has upheld the jury’s verdict for a former Tuscaloosa, Alabama police officer. Hicks v. City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, No. 16-13003 (11th Cir. Sept. 7, 2017). Stephanie Hicks was awarded $374,000 in damages against the police department for pregnancy discrimination due to breastfeeding.

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