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EEOC’s Abortion Accommodation Mandate Struck Down By Federal Court: What Employers Need To Know

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A federal judge in Louisiana ruled yesterday that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) overstepped its authority by requiring employers to accommodate elective abortions that are not medically necessary....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Employer Responsibilities in Light of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

In 2023, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a law aimed at ensuring fair treatment for workers who are affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Equal Employment Opportunity...more

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What Employers Need to Know About the Recent EEOC Guidance to Health Care Providers on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a federal law enforced by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), went into effect. The PWFA mandates that employers with at least 15 employees, along...more

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Key Points California Employers Need to Know About New Federal Pregnancy Accommodation Requirements

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Employers face significant new pregnancy accommodation requirements thanks to recent federal regulations under the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) that took effect last month. But did you know that California employers...more

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Highlights of the EEOC's Final Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") issued its final regulations interpreting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ("PWFA"). The PWFA became effective on June 27, 2023, and the regulations...more

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Important Takeaways For Employers Following The EEOC’s Final Rule Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)

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This is a follow-up to our May 9, 2023, alert regarding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which went into effect on June 27, 2023. Congress required the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to issue...more

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act aka the EEOC’s New Baby

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the newest member of the family of federal anti-discrimination laws, is almost one year old! Instead of inviting employers over for cake and photo ops, after one year of accepting...more

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Employment Law Update: New York is the First State to Mandate That Employers Pay for Prenatal Care Leave

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New York is the first state in the United States to require employers to pay for prenatal personal care for their employees. On April 20, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a budget bill that amends New...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Mother's Day "pregnancy" quiz!

A lot has changed since Mother's Day 2023. Happy Mother's Day weekend, all, including you dads and kids (we couldn't have done it without you)! How much do you know about pregnancy in the workplace in 2023? Take our quiz...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: EEOC Regulations Finalized

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On December 9, 2022, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued proposed regulations on August 11, 2023, and stakeholders had sixty (60)...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Top 5 Takeaways from the EEOC’s Final Regulations

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On April 19, 2024, Pregnant Employeethe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published the final rule and interpretive guidance for implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The final rule becomes...more

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EEOC issues proposed regs on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

As most of you know, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect on June 27, but employers had virtually no guidance regarding how to comply. The PWFA requires employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable...more

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[Webinar] Accommodations Compliance Tactics for the Challenging Cases - June 28th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CT

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Please join us for a one hour CLE on challenging issues that can confront employers when the desire to discipline employee absences or other work conduct intersects with legal requirements to provide job protected leave or...more

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