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politicslaw1 year ago•4 min saved

"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.

via The Associated Press|

#abortion #eeoc #politicslaw

employment-law1 year ago•3 min saved

"Pregnant Workers' Rights: Recent Developments and Protections"

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), requiring most employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless it causes undue hardship. The final rule provides clarity to employers and workers about who is covered, the types of limitations and medical conditions covered, how individuals can request reasonable accommodations, and numerous concrete examples. EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows emphasized that the PWFA is a win for workers, families, and the economy, providing clear access to reasonable accommodations and preventing discrimination and retaliation.

via EEOC|

#eeoc #employment-law #pregnancy-discrimination

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Frontier Airlines Resolves Discrimination Lawsuit with Pilots Over Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Frontier Airlines has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit filed by five pilots who accused the airline of pregnancy and breastfeeding discrimination. As part of the settlement, Frontier will allow pilots to pump breastmilk in the cockpit during noncritical phases of a flight and update or comply with policies that affect pregnant and lactating employees. The settlement does not admit any liability by Frontier. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) hailed the settlement as a message to employers, particularly in the airline industry, that reasonable accommodations are necessary and required by law. Similar terms were reached in a separate lawsuit filed by flight attendants against Frontier in April 2022.

via The Denver Post|

#breastfeeding-discrimination #business #frontier-airlines

law2 years ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Examines Religious Freedom in Workplace

The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the case of a former mail carrier who sued the Postal Service for religious discrimination after being disciplined for refusing to work on Sundays, when he observes the Christian Sabbath. The case could widen religious rights and make it harder for businesses to deny religious accommodations to employees. However, some experts warn that a ruling favoring the plaintiff could create friction in the workplace and give preference to the religious over nonreligious people. The court is expected to rule by the end of June.

via Reuters|

#discrimination #law #religious-rights