Pregnancy Accommodations – Pregnant@work

You may be entitled to a workplace accommodation– a change to how, when, or where you do your job – to protect your health and wellbeing during pregnancy. Accommodations can help you continue working and earning a paycheck.

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TALKING TO YOUR BOSS ABOUT YOUR BUMP?

Considering how to tell your boss about your pregnancy, or how to ask for a change you need at work to stay healthy?

View practical tips created by WorkLife Law and A Better Balance.

Our state law guides are currently being updated, visit the guide above or come back soon for additional resources:

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Getting Help from Your Healthcare Provider

The note your prenatal care provider writes to your employer can be critical in ensuring you receive any changes you may need at your job. Unfortunately healthcare providers are typically not trained in writing effective work notes for their pregnant or postpartum patients.

Download our note writing guide for healthcare providers and share it when you ask for a work note.

Our state law guides are currently being updated, visit the guide above or come back soon for additional resources:

Getting Help At Work

Are you pregnant at work? Need bathroom breaks, telework, leave, or other accommodations? Have questions about your rights?

Contact the Center for WorkLife Law’s free legal hotline to talk to a lawyer.

Email [email protected]
Call (415) 703-8276

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NEED ACCOMMODATION IDEAS?

Click the green button to view workable accommodations for typical pregnancy-related conditions. Speak with your doctor about what is best for you.

View Accommodation Ideas

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Have questions?

Contact the Center for WorkLife Law’s free legal hotline to speak to a lawyer about your rights.

Email [email protected] or call (415) 703-8276.