Podcasts Government Federal Drive with Tom Temin What agencies and federal employees should know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

What agencies and federal employees should know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Published: May 18, 2023, 12:35 p.m.

b'Legal obligations to provide accommodations to pregnant employees under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) apply to employers nationwide, but federal agencies may have a slightly different route for implementing the new law.\\nThe PWFA, which President Joe Biden signed into law in December, will officially take effect June 27. It requires employers \\u2014 including federal agencies \\u2014 to offer accommodations to employees who have \\u201cknown limitations\\u201d in the workplace that stem from pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'