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Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor

New York State Takes the Lead in Introducing Paid Prenatal Leave for Medical Appointments of Pregnant Employees

June 13, 2024

Via: JD Supra

Starting from January 1, 2025, employers will be obligated to offer 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave within a 52-week calendar period to pregnant employees for healthcare services related to their pregnancy. The obligation to offer this leave is […]


Business Law & Regulations, Employment & Labor

Pregnant Employees More Protected Than Ever as the PWFA Goes into Effect and the EEOC Releases Resources, Guidance, and Proposed Regulations

September 1, 2023

Via: JD Supra

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law on December 29, 2022, went into effect on June 27, 2023. The EEOC has started to accept PWFA charges and has issued guidance and resources to help employers comply […]


Business Law & Regulations, Workplace Safety & Health

Under the Radar Laws Expand Protections for Pregnant Employees in the Workplace

January 20, 2023

Via: National Law Review

As part of the bill funding the federal government, President Biden signed into law the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). These relatively unknown laws are important pieces of legislation carrying with […]