PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT (PWFA)

Key provisions of the PWFA might include:

  1. Reasonable Accommodations: The act would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers to enable them to continue working, similar to the accommodations provided to employees with disabilities.
  2. Non-Discrimination: The PWFA would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
  3. Notice and Posting Requirements: Employers may be required to inform their employees about their rights under the PWFA, and they might need to post notices in the workplace to educate employees about these rights.
  4. Retaliation Protections: The legislation may include protections against retaliation for employees who assert their rights under the PWFA.