What to Expect from Your Employer When You’re Expecting: New & Existing Federal Laws Protecting Pregnant & Nursing Employees
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Date
May 18, 2023 -
Time
13:00 PM EST -
Duration
60 Min
Overview:
In addition to
existing Federal laws addressing pregnancy rights, the Pregnant Workers
Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing
Mothers Act (PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act) were adopted when President Joe
Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 on Dec. 29, 2022. Both PWFA & PUMP are set to take hold on
June 27, 2023.
Like the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), the PWFA includes the obligation to provide
reasonable accommodations so long as they do not impose an undue hardship. In
the past, many courts determined that pregnancy alone was not a disability
entitled to accommodation under the ADA. Under the PWFA, employers will be
required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with
known temporary limitations on their ability to perform the essential functions
of their jobs based on a physical or mental condition related to pregnancy,
childbirth, and related medical conditions.
The PUMP for Nursing
Mothers Act expands existing employer obligations under the Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) to provide an employee with reasonable break time to
express breast milk for the employee’s nursing child for one year after the
child’s birth. The employer’s obligation to provide a place to express milk
shielded from view and intrusion from coworkers and the public continues.
Session Highlight:
· What is the Pregnant
Workers Fairness Act & the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act?
· Existing pregnancy-related Federal legislation
· PWFA & PUMP interactions with State & Local laws
· PWFA & PUMP overlap with the ADA & FMLA
· Legal remedies under the PWFA & PUMP
· Ensuring compliance
Why You Should Attend:
This webinar will
provide participants with an overview of current Federal laws addressing pregnancy
and will assist participants in gaining a solid understanding of the provisions
of The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. To be in compliance, employers need to
understand the provisions of both new laws.
Who Should Attend:
· Business Owners
· Senior Management
· Human Resources professionals
· Compensation Professionals
· Compliance Professionals
· Recruiting professionals
· Operations Managers
· Project Managers
· Team Leaders
· Managers & Supervisors
· Talent Management Professionals
Ask your question
directly from our expert during the Q&A session following the live event.
Diane L. Dee, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 30 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting, training, and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments.
Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country. Additionally, Diane is the author of multiple white papers and e-books addressing various HR compliance topics.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.
1.25 HRCI Credit Hours