The U.S. is infamous for offering few federal protections and resources to pregnant workers, with paid maternity leave still up for debate. But the U.S. is making an effort to protect pregnant workers from losing their jobs — and employers need to be ready.
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or PWFA, signed into law by President Biden on Dec. 29, 2022, employers with at least 15 employees will be required to provide reasonable accommodations to workers with known limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Starting June 27, employees can file charges of discrimination to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission if their employer fails to be compliant with the PWFA.
