Plaintiffs’ Attorneys – Pregnant@work

Attorneys who represent pregnant workers today have a variety of employee-protective laws at their disposal. But they aren’t straightforward. Plaintiffs’ lawyers must master Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, PUMP Act, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and dozens of state accommodation laws. The resources below can help.

Training: An Introduction to the PWFA

This 2023 webinar from the our team at the Center for WorkLife Law along with the National Employment Lawyers Association and the ACLU gives plaintiffs’ 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 the our team at the Center for WorkLife Law along with the National Employment Lawyers Association and the ACLU gives plaintiffs’ 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.

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ACCOMMODATION IDEAS

This guide provides accommodations ideas to match many common pregnancy-related impairments.

View Typical Pregnancy Accommodations

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Are Pumping Breaks Paid or Unpaid?

Check out our guide for information about employees’ lactation rights at work.

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Federal Enforcement Guidance

Attorneys who represent pregnant and postpartum workers should be familiar with guidance from the EEOC and U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD), including:

Contact Us for Guidance

Attorneys representing employees in pregnancy accommodation or family responsibilities discrimination matters may seek guidance from the experts at WorkLife Law. Send an email to [email protected]or call 415-565-4640.

WorkLife Law also maintains a network of practicing attorneys who would like to receive case referrals and substantive information concerning family responsibilities discrimination and pregnancy accommodation.To apply to join the attorney network, send an email to [email protected].

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