EEOC Now Accepting Charges Under the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023, and the EEOC will now be investigating and enforcing all charges for conduct alleged to have occurred on or after that date. The PWFA requires covered employers (generally, private and public sector employers with at least 15 employees) to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers (existing laws already prohibit firing or discrimination on the basis of...
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