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Articles Discussing Pregnancy Discrimination In The Workplace.

Labor Department Releases New Guidance on Agency Enforcement of PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

May 22, 2023 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Jackson Lewis

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published guidance for agency officials responsible for enforcing the “pump at work” provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including those enacted under the 2022 Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act).

PUMP Act Protections to Express Milk at Work: Remedies to Enforce Take Effect

May 3, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

Remedies for enforcement of the new federal Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act), which requires most employers to provide both reasonable break time for employees to express milk for a nursing infant and private spaces to express milk, took effect on April 28, 2023.

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Mandates Reasonable Accommodations

March 10, 2023 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

The recently passed Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), set to go into effect on June 27, 2023, will require employers to provide a reasonable accommodation to workers for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The requirement will apply to employers with 15 or more employees, unless

Pregnancy Leave Traps

February 15, 2023 | Shaw Law Group, PC Filed Under: Pregnancy Discrimination

In this episode, Jen addresses the complexities of pregnancy leave.   

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 | Maynard Nexsen PC 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 […]

The post Biden Signs into Law New Protections for


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

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