Employers Required to Provide Accommodations for U.S. Workers under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 17:33
U.S. Employees' Rights Under PWFA
U.S. workers who have abortions must be provided with accommodations like time off and flexible breaks under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Equal Treatment for All
The law requires employers to grant 'reasonable accommodations' for workers with limitations related to pregnancy, ensuring comprehensive protections.
Debated Inclusion of Abortion
- An employer is obligated to provide the same accommodations for limitations related to abortion without unnecessary documentation.
- The rule faced criticism for maintaining abortion's inclusion despite conservative opposition.
Public Comments and Opposition
- Agency responded to 100,000 public comments, with divided opinions on excluding abortion from the law.
- Final rule upholds abortion's coverage but emphasizes it doesn't mandate the procedure.
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