EEOC Issues Long-Awaited Regulations on Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
On April 15, 2024, the EEOC issued its long-awaited final regulations and interpretative guidance on the implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires most employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for a pregnant worker, or for conditions related to pregnancy, such as lactation or morning sickness. The final rule is intended to offer “important clarity that will allow pregnant workers the ability to work and maintain a healthy pregnancy and help employers understand their duties under the law.” The regulations will be published in the Federal Register on April 19 and go into effect 60 days later.