The pregnant workers fairness act, explained

Published: Jan. 11, 2023, 11:40 p.m.

b'What happens if someone can\'t perform their job in the same way because of pregnancy? Until now, they could be sent home without pay \\u2013 essentially lose their job. But a new law aims to change that, by requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant people. For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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