When it comes to accommodating breastfeeding employees, businesses small and large can benefit from having a written policy. Under federal law, employers with 50 or more employees are required to accommodate employees that need to breastfeed during the 12 month period after giving birth, so long as the accommodation does not create an undue hardship on the employer.
Furthermore, if your state’s laws provide more protection for nursing mothers, or apply to smaller employers, then state law will apply over the federal laws.
