Ogletree Deakins is a labor and employment law firm representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Ogletree Deakins has more than 850 attorneys located in 53 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
On February 15, 2021, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (H.R.
1065) was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Charles Thompson and Lisa Burton discuss the protections in the
proposed legislation. The speakers also address employers'
current obligations with regard to pregnant workers under the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave
Act (FMLA), the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), and
state-specific statutes.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.