Wednesday, June 17, 2015

NWLC Supports Re-Introduction of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

NWLC
June 4, 2015
News Release

(Washington, D.C.) Today, Senators Robert Casey (D-PA), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Dean Heller (R-NV) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) will re-introduce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This marks the first time that the PWFA will have bipartisan co-sponsorship. This legislation would require employers to make reasonable accommodations for those pregnant employees who need them — just like the law already clearly requires for employees with disabilities.  

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