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The final federal regulations are out for the 2023 Pregant Workers Fairness Act. Ensure that your organization is compliant by understanding the Act and your obligations. Read our quick explainer here: https://lnkd.in/equnA2Mp; and then reach out to us for additional guidance.

Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Awareness Week. Black mothers remain 4x more likely to die in pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum. This week is a reminder that action is needed to address the inequalities Black women face at every stage of the birthing journey. #BlackMaternalHealthAwarenessWeek #BHMAW24

A new federal law requires organizations with 15 or more employees to accommodate all health needs at work arising from pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3KlKwmJ #corporatecounsel #inhousecounsel

In June 2023, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), requiring covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Find out more here, including key takeaways of the recent Final Rule from the EEOC ➡️ https://ow.ly/X33t50RhWNZ #PregnantWorkersFairnessAct | #EmploymentLaw | #EqualOpportunity

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Today, women make up half of the workforce and an increasing number of them are choosing to continue working during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth. It is important that pregnant women are given the opportunity to support their families without compromising their own health or the health of their baby. The government has recognized this need by implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) on June 27, 2023.

Can you take California Pregnancy Disability Leave? 🤔 Know your rights! Find out if you're eligible in our latest blog: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dxEPRgCC #PregnancyLeave #PregnancyDisabilityLeave #EmployeeRights #LaborLawCalifornia #LaborLawFirm

Webinar 1/18 Pregnancy and Physical Disability: A Discussion for People with Physical Disabilities who are Pregnant or Thinking About Pregnancy https://loom.ly/SGXRiKI Presenters who are mothers with physical disabilities will discuss their pregnancies and births, including the positives and challenges, lessons learned, and unexpected aspects of their pregnancies.

Peer supporters are well-trained and supervised but offer informal support to other parents. They can fill the gap when statutory services are overwhelmed, helping to reduce workload pressures on professionals & enabling parents to feel more confident and supported through pregnancy and beyond: https://buff.ly/3YQwHl9 #volunteeringmatters #PeerSupport

🌍 UNICEF’s latest report highlights how #ClimateChange impacts almost every aspect of child health—from pregnancy to adolescence. 🚨With 1 billion children at extreme risk, we must act now to protect their future. 📺 Watch the webinar recording: 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5Jp9QJx

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to an employee's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an “undue hardship.” To read the full article, visit https://ow.ly/7wfK50QoRzt. #obermanlaw #advisoryinsights #blog #PWFA