Proposed Rule to Implement Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship. The EEOC issued a proposed rule explaining certain terms in the law, such as “temporary”, “essential functions”, and “communicated to the employer.” It also provides numerous examples of possible reasonable accommodations. #IdeaoftheDay

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