"EEOC Introduces Controversial Abortion Accommodations in Pregnancy Act Regulations"
The finalized federal regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act include provisions for job accommodations related to abortions, sparking controversy among Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion activists. The law requires most employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions, including abortions, unless it causes undue hardship. Labor advocates and major business groups support the law, while Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion activists denounce the inclusion of abortion. The EEOC's regulations will go into effect on June 18, providing guidance for employers and workers on implementing the law.
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- Abortion Accommodations Are Included In The Pregnancy Act, Says EEOC Forbes
- The EEOC Has Released New, Much-Needed Protections for Pregnant Workers The Nation
- EEOC Republican Slams 'Needlessly Expansive' Pregnancy Bias Rule Bloomberg Law
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