Pregnancy and Employment: Know Your Legal Obligations
December 2024
Why Read This
K-12 schools, colleges, and universities are subject to numerous legal requirements regarding treatment of pregnant employees or those with related medical conditions. This report highlights the major federal laws addressing pregnancy.
Key Takeaways
- Review your employee handbooks and other documents related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and update them as needed.
- Pay special attention to the newest, highly prescriptive laws in this area — the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) — and train supervisors on the PWFA, which requires them to make many accommodation decisions without consulting HR.
- Your state and local laws may impose additional requirements.
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