583: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and What it Means for US Employers

May 16, 2024

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The EEOC issued regulations that provide employers with guidance on how to implement the PWFA, and they go into effect on June 18, 2024. In this episode, we discuss the types of limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions that employees may face, as well as how employers should handle requests for accommodation. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska)

Guest Speaker: Amanda Williams (email) (Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP / South Carolina)


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