On August 11, 2023, the EEOC published proposed regulations for the Act in the Federal Register. Comments are due within 60 days from that date, which is October 10, 2023. Employers can provide their comments on the proposed regulations electronically at http://www.regulations.gov. There is a distinction between accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and this. Under the ADA, an accommodation suspending an essential work function is rarely considered “reasonable.” Here, … [Read more...] about ACCOMMODATIONS AND THE INTERACTIVE PROCESS? Part 3 of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed Regulations
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed New Regulations Part 1
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law in December 2022 and has become effective as of June 27, 2023. The Equal Opportunity Commission, having enforcement authority, accepted complaints on that date. On August 11, 2023, the EEOC published proposed regulations for the Act in the Federal Register. Comments are due within 60 days from that date. Employers are able to provide their comments on the proposed regulations electronically … [Read more...] about The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Proposed New Regulations Part 1