The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What U.S. Employers Need to Know.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a new federal law that requires organizations with 15 or more employees to accommodate all health needs at work arising from pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. The law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, even for minor and episodic needs. Employers must provide accommodations once an employee communicates a limitation related to pregnancy, and they must engage with the employee to identify an effective accommodation. The law also prohibits employers from penalizing or retaliating against employees for requesting accommodations. The law was enacted to ensure that pregnant employees can continue working and maintain their health. [Extracted from the article]