On April 19, 2024, the EEOC unveiled its final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This regulation goes into effect June 18, 2024. This final rule requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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EEOC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
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On August 11, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published proposed regulations in the Federal Register for implementing the PWFA. The EEOC has invited the public to comment on the proposed regulations during a comment period that will close on October 10, 2023. While the regulations are proposed, PWFA has been in full effect since June 27, 2023.
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