Tag: PWFA

Workplace Protections for the Working Mother

By Tenia L. Clayton and Aaliyah L. Locke, Baker Donelson Jul 24, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 24, 2023

Many working mothers strive to attain some form of work/life balance but may find their jobs don’t provide the flexibility and autonomy they need to reach this goal. As women, we often feel like we’re spinning one plate too fast and one plate too slow and will eventually drop them all. While many employers voluntarily […]

HR Query: Staying Compliant with PUMP and PWFA

By Bianca Herron, Editor, HR Daily Advisor Staff Jul 17, 2023 HR Query

Updated: Aug 15, 2023

Two new laws strengthen protections for pregnant and nursing employees in the workplace: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP). In this week’s HR Query, we’re highlighting what you need to know to make sure organizations stay compliant. The PWFA took effect June 27, 2023, […]

What Employers Must Know About the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

By Michael R. Luchsinger, Segal McCambridge Jul 11, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 11, 2023

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law in late 2022 and went into effect June 27, 2023, requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodations would cause the employer an “undue hardship.” Whom Does the PWFA Apply […]