Recent legislation may impact you as an employer. Are you familiar with PWFA? How about PUMP?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that goes into effect next week (June 27) that requires employers of 15 or more to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers. Examples of reasonable accommodations include:
ability to sit or drink water
closer parking
appropriately sized uniforms and safety apparel
additional break time to use the bathroom, eat, and rest
be excused from strenuous activities and/or exposure to unsafe compounds
The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act -- already in effect for employers of 50 or more -- requires reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for one year after the child's birth. Employers must provide a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion.