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Yesterday, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released new information to assist healthcare providers in helping their patients secure pregnancy and childbirth-related accommodations in the workplace under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Although healthcare providers are the intended audience, human resources professionals are pivotal in ensuring compliance with employment laws and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.
Here’s what HR professionals need to know about the EEOC’s latest g
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idance. Overview of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
(PWFA) The PWFA, enacted to protect pregnant workers’ rights, mandates that employers provide reasonable accommodations to employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or