EEOC plans to revise Pregnant Workers Fairness Act regulations in November, signals rollback
Key points
- The EEOC plans to revise its PWFA regulations in November
- It intends to revise its interpretation of "pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions," but has not specified the changes
- EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas had previously criticized the breadth of the current rules
According to HR Dive, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said in a filing to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that it plans to revise its Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) regulations in November. The EEOC said it intends to revise its interpretation of "pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions" but has not specified the changes. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas had previously criticized the breadth of the current rules.
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What employers should do
- Watch for the revised draft expected in November and compare it with current PWFA accommodation practices
- Review accommodation request and approval records against current PWFA requirements
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal (EEOC)
- Status
- Proposed rule
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Covered entities under the PWFA
- Official source
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