Updated to reflect the PWFA has gone into effect.
To handle all of that whileworking a professional jobcertainly isn’t easy, especially if you have pregnancy complications.
New legislation designed to help went into effect nationwide on June 27.
Among other things, pregnant women can ask for flexible hours and other reasonable accommodations.
There’s a lot to unpack with this legislation.
Get the lowdown, plus advice from employment lawyers on getting the accommodations you need.
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
The PWFA applies to private and public employers with at least 15 employees.
It also covers people who work for Congress, federal agencies, employment agencies and labor organizations.
Can you ask for flexible hours at work when you’re pregnant?
Just keep in mind your employer only has to grant accommodations if it can make them happen.
Having this documentation will improve the odds your request gets granted.
Can you ask for remote work when you’re pregnant?
Specifying a definite time frame and other details is another good tactic.
“Your employer is not obligated to accommodate an infinite leave,” Delvaux adds.
Again, the PWFA builds upon existing legislation to give pregnant workers more protection.
Other laws also entitle you to specific rights.
The PUMP Act requires employers to grant accommodations topump breastmilk at work.
And now, moms get one more layer of legal protection with the PWFA.
June 28, 2023
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