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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – New Protections for Women Workers in Ohio

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The US Congress adopted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) on December 27, 2022, and the Act went into force on June 27, 2023. On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final regulation to carry out the law, which goes into effect on June 18, 2024. The law is designed […]

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Proposed Bill Extends Protection For Pregnant Women

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Currently, pregnant women are a protected class under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, an Amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The new bill would extend protection to female employees with pregnancy-related work limitations, forcing employers to make reasonable accommodations and preventing them from terminating pregnant women due to inhibited performance. For

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