“The New EEOC PWFA Rule: What HR Needs to Know”
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued its final rule under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which includes significant changes HR professionals need to be aware of. This rule broadens the definition of pregnancy-related conditions that require accommodations, covering everything from fertility treatments to postpartum depression. Employers must now provide reasonable accommodations, such as additional breaks or modifications to work duties, unless doing so causes undue hardship. It’s crucial for HR departments to review and update their policies to ensure compliance with these new requirements (HR Morning).
