The provided text is a bill titled “The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2021” which was introduced in the United States Senate in May 2021 (117th Congress, 1st Session).
The bill aims to address pregnancy discrimination by establishing national protections for pregnant workers. It requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations, such as breaks, modified work schedules, and accessible facilities, to employees who are limited in their ability to perform job duties due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
The bill defines “covered employer” as an entity that employs 15 or more individuals for at least 20 weeks during the current or preceding calendar year. It also outlines procedures for enforcing the law and provides civil penalties for violations. The bill includes provisions for exemptions, severability, preemption, and authorization of appropriations.
The bill has not been passed into law as of February 2023. You can check the current status and more details on the link provided. Tags: Bills, Congress, National
The bill aims to address pregnancy discrimination by establishing national protections for pregnant workers. It requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations, such as breaks, modified work schedules, and accessible facilities, to employees who are limited in their ability to perform job duties due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
The bill defines “covered employer” as an entity that employs 15 or more individuals for at least 20 weeks during the current or preceding calendar year. It also outlines procedures for enforcing the law and provides civil penalties for violations. The bill includes provisions for exemptions, severability, preemption, and authorization of appropriations.
The bill has not been passed into law as of February 2023. You can check the current status and more details on the link provided. Tags: Bills, Congress, National
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