Pregnancy Accommodations: What Employers Must Do Now to Stay Compliant
If you believe you’re not required to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees, it’s time to reconsider.
The legal landscape has shifted significantly. While pregnancy itself was not traditionally considered a disability under the ADA, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act now affirmatively require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant women. Additionally, federal guidance and a multitude of state and local laws now require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees.
Recent developments have made compliance more complex—and more critical than ever. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued updated guidance indicating that pregnancy-related conditions may require reasonable accommodations. At the same time, the Supreme Court of the United States clarified employer obligations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act in Young v. United Parcel Service, Inc.. The Court held that policies placing a “significant burden” on pregnant employees may violate the law—particularly if accommodations are provided to other employees with similar limitations.
In this webinar, you’ll gain a clear understanding of your responsibilities under evolving federal, state, and local requirements—and what steps you need to take now to reduce risk and ensure compliance.
In this session, you’ll learn:
- What the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires for reasonable accommodations
- How current EEOC guidance impacts your obligations to accommodate pregnancy
- Key state and local laws expanding employer responsibilities
- The fundamentals of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and how it applies today
- What it means to treat pregnant employees the “same” as others with temporary limitations
- The real-world implications of Young v. UPS for your workplace policies
- Practical strategies for updating policies, procedures, and day-to-day practices
- Critical handbook updates needed to reflect new legal standards
Who should attend:
- HR Professionals
- In-House Counsel
- Managers and Supervisors
- Business Owners
Walk away with the knowledge and tools you need to confidently navigate pregnancy accommodation requirements—and protect your organization from costly missteps.
HR Learning Center's two-hour on-line employment law training webinar includes the following:
- Live on-line training by an experienced employment attorney
- Power point presentation
- Hand Outs
- Certificate of Attendance Forms
- Question and Answer Session