TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Aug 18, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has introduced new guidelines for safeguarding the rights of pregnant workers, building on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which became effective on June 27. The law extends the Americans with Disabilities Act to cover pregnant employees, necessitating that companies with 15 or more workers offer reasonable accommodations. The Nashville Business Journal reports that the proposed rule outlines various accommodation options, such as adjusted work schedules, equipment modifications and telework, while emphasizing that employers must promptly address accommodation requests, even without formal written notice from employees.