We wanted to remind employers that the Pregnant Worker Family Act will be effective on June 18, 2024. The final regulations remain mostly unchanged from the controversial proposed rule.
For additional information, please visit our previous update below:
- EEOC: Final Regulations for PWFA Coming Soon (VensureHR)
- EEOC Issues Final Regulation on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (VensureHR)
The final rule provides clarity to employers and workers about who is covered, the types of limitations and medical conditions covered, how individuals can request reasonable accommodations and numerous concrete examples. Additionally, the final rule has numerous minor language changes and several additional examples
Employers are encouraged to review and understand how the changes impact their organization.
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