Training: An Introduction to the PWFA
This 2023 webinar from our team at the Center for WorkLife Law along with the National Employment Lawyers Association and the ACLU gives attorneys an overview of the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. This landmark law requires employers to provide needed accommodations to workers who are pregnant or have related conditions.
Training: An Introduction to the PUMP Act
This 2023 webinar from our team at the Center for WorkLife Law along with the National Employment Lawyers Association and the ACLU gives attorneys an overview of the new federal PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. This landmark law requires employers nationwide to provide lactation break time and space for their employees.
Tools and Resources
To identify workable ways to accommodate pregnant workers, check out our guide. You may also wish to contact the Job Accommodation Network for a free consultation.
Check out our Model Pregnancy Accommodation Policy that employers can adapt for their organizations. Find explanations of the policy provisions and implementation tips in our accompanying document.
Federal Enforcement Guidance
Management attorneys should be familiar with guidance from the EEOC and U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD), including:
- EEOC: What You Should Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- EEOC Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination and Related Issues
- DOL WHD Fact Sheet #73: FLSA Protections for Employees to Pump Breast Milk at Work
- DOL WHD FAQ on the PUMP Act
- DOL WHD Field Assistance Bulletin on the PUMP Act
