Our recent webinar on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is now available to watch on demand! Gain valuable insights into how the PWFA impacts workplace policies and learn how ReEmployAbility’s Transition2Work program can assist your pregnant employees.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new legislation that mandates that all employers provide reasonable accommodation for their pregnant workforce. Join ReEmployAbility’s Director of Human Resources, Crystal Hundley, Jackson Lewis, P.C. Employment Attorney, Eve R. Keller, and Hertz’s Senior Director of Human Resources, Jessica Mollica, for an informative webinar focused on how your workplace can provide modified tasks for pregnant employees. The PWFA ensures that all employees receive fair treatment and arrangements as needed to successfully complete their work duties while pregnant. Watch the webinar and find out some key takeaways from this informative conversation.
Key Takeaways
- The PWFA is an extension of the ADA and Title 7 and focuses on accommodations that would not rise to the level of disability for someone who is pregnant.
- The act ensures that pregnant employees are treated fairly throughout the duration of their pregnancy and have reasonable adjustements for their work duties.
- The PWFA covers workers who are experiencing pregnancy, issues related to pregnancy, postpartum concerns, and other pregnancy-related medical conditions.
- Examples of accommodations include but are not limited to, changes in work hours, breaks to eat or drink, the ability to work remotely, mobility requirements, and more.
- Employers can deny work modifications for an employee if they can demonstrate “undue hardship”.
- The Interactive Process allows HR professionals and the pregnant employee to discuss any questions or concerns about PWFA and work modifications.
Let ReEmployAbility Assist With Your PWFA Needs
Leveraging ReEmployAbility’s 20 years of experience and over 48,000 Nonprofit Partners can make your PWFA program easy to implement. ReEmployAbility’s Transition2Work program has been finding light-duty and modified-duty opportunities for employees nationwide. With a proven track record of quickly locating appropriate assignments, including various medical needs and non-occupational disabilities, ReEmployAbility is your PWFA partner. With Transition2Work, we can provide flexible and compliant options for your pregnant workforce.
Reach out to us today to learn how our Transition2Work team can assist you with your corporate PWFA needs.
More PWFA Resources
- PWFA: Find Accommodations for Your Pregnant Workforce
- Empowering Workplaces: Positive Culture & Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Podcast
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. What you should know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
- Harvard Business Review. (2024, May). The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What U.S. Employers Need to Know. Harvard Business Review.
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