Federal and New York State Laws Expand Rights of Pregnant and Nursing Employees in the Workplace

Posted by jhellert on 01/31/2023 12:00 am  /   Phillips Lytle Monthly Updates

Two new federal laws contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 were enacted on December 29, 2022: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act or PUMP Act).  As the result of the enactment, employers nationwide will now have to provide greater workplace accommodations for pregnant and nursing employees.  And under a recent amendment to New York State Labor Law (NYSLL) § 206-c, New York State employers will need to provide nursing mothers with increased accommodations above those required under federal law.   

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