PWFA Blocked in Texas – Feb 2024
A federal district court in Texas has ruled that Congress violated the Constitution when it passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Congress lacked the required quorum, the court determined, holding that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is barred from enforcing the law against the state of Texas. The Feb. 27 order was stayed seven days to give the federal government the chance to appeal.
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SHRM | Feb 2024
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Ogletree | Feb 2024
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Jackson Lewis | Feb 2024
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)—a law that requires employers to make reasonable changes in the workplace to support employees who have pregnancy-related limitations.
Proposed Regulations for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Issued
SHRM | Aug 2023
Comment deadline: 10/10/23
Proposed rule and comment submission.
Summary: Key Provisions of the EEOC's Proposed Rule to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
Press release: EEOC Issues Proposed Rule to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
EEOC Press Release
Law Firm Articles
EEOC'S Proposed Regulations Interpret the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Foley | Aug 2023
The Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act's Proposed Regulations Are Out!
Shaw | Aug 2023
EEOC Issues Proposed Regulations for Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
McGlinchey | Aug 2023
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act ("PWFA" or "Act") requires "covered employers" to provide "reasonable accommodations" to a worker's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an "undue hardship."
The Act applies only to accommodations, and does not replace federal, state, or local laws that provide greater protections to workers affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.[1] The PWFA goes into effect on June 27, 2023.
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Goes Into Effect on June 27, 2023
White & Williams | Jun 2023
Managers need to know what to do if an employee alleges that their employer isn't complying with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA's requirements, although similar to the Americans with Disabilities Act's (ADA), have some differences.
Train Managers as PWFA Effective Date Approaches
SHRM | Mar 2023
Effective Date: 6/27/23
Text of PWFA
Law Firm Articles
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Expands Federal Protections
Patterson Belknap | May 2023
QUIZ: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Constangy | May 2023
New Federal Laws Protect Pregnant, Breastfeeding Workers
Manatt | May 2023
SHRM Resources
Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant Workers Policy
Sample Policy
How to Handle an Employee's Request for Accommodation
How-to-Guide
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Express Requests
EEOC Resources
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Effective June 27 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster (English)
Effective June 27 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster (Spanish)
FAQs About the Revised "Know Your Rights" Poster
EEOC | Jun 2023
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