Employers: Reminder that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) takes effect today and today, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will begin accepting charges of discrimination for incidents that occurred on or after June 27, 2023.
As a reminder, the law 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.
Check out the EEOC’s press release on the new law here: EEOC Starts Accepting Charges Under New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission