The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed regulations (NPRM) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to a qualified...more
The wait is over! The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) took effect June 27. Employers who haven’t already done so should familiarize themselves with the law’s requirements and take any steps necessary to ensure they are...more
Over the last ten years, 57% of women aged 16 and older worked outside the home. Of these working women, 72 percent will become pregnant while employed at some time in their lives. And yet, no federal law guaranteed pregnant...more
Exceeding almost everyone’s expectations, President Donald Trump’s Operation Warp Speed has reportedly delivered fantastic news about at least two highly effective COVID-19 vaccines. One vaccine is from Moderna; the other is...more
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin recently addressed an employer's responsibilities to accommodate an employee's religious beliefs. In EEOC v. Walmart Stores East, LP, the court examined whether...more
Friday we took a look at two important labor and employment questions for automotive employers and suggested next steps to consider during 2017. Today we’ll examine questions three and four....more