EEOC Issues Final Guidance on Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued final regulations and Interpretative Guidance to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires that employers with at least 15 employees provide reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to qualified employees and applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

The final rule becomes effective June 18, 2024.

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EEOC Issues Final Regulations to Implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act