The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. It expands protections for pregnant workers who work for employers with 15 or more employees.
Employer must make reasonable accommodations to known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions by engaging in an interactive process with the employee.
Employer cannot require an employee covered by the PWFA to take paid or unpaid leave if another reasonable accommodation is available.
The PWFA also protects employees covered by the PWFA from retaliation, coercion, intimidation, threats, or interference if they request or receive a reasonable accommodation.
