First, realize that the Act applies to employers with fifteen or more employees.  However, in the health care and private provider arena, the Act and its proposed regulations may affect the ability to care for vulnerable patients and individuals.  It will not apply to you if you have fewer than fifteen employees. The PWFA expands the definition of "qualified employee" who cannot perform one or more essential job functions if the inability is for a temporary period, the function "in the near … [Read more...] about WHAT ABOUT “QUALIFIED” EMPLOYEES WHO CANNOT PERFORM AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION? Part 2 of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed Regulations