Binders
11 July 2023

Time to Dust Off Those Handbooks

No one likes summer homework, but due to passage of several recent pieces of legislation, employers should consider giving their employee handbooks a summer refresh.  Here’s a rundown of four new laws that could merit updates: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: The PWFA, which went into effect June 27, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations […]

Pregnant Worker
27 June 2023

Pregnant Workers Now Have Additional Protection...

Don’t let the prevalence of generous parental leave policies and cozy lactation rooms cause you to think pregnancy discrimination claims are a thing of the past.  A recent survey showed that 1 in 5 mothers feel that they have experienced pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Furthermore, nearly 1 in 4 mothers report that they have […]

Off The Clock Episode 41
24 May 2023

Episode 41 – Pregnant Workers Fairness Ac...

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect June 27, 2023 and requires employers to provide accommodations to pregnant employees. Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain the changes and what employees need to do to prepare. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the […]