Overturning a federal district court, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was constitutionally enacted and may be enforced against the state of Texas.
Updated to reflect amendments to state disability law that apply in the event that federal disability rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are repealed, effective July 1, 2025.
The Pregnancy in the Workplace training, which examines the law and best practices for managing pregnant employees and preventing discrimination and harassment on the basis of pregnancy, has been enhanced to improve the content and appearance of the PowerPoint presentation.
In the EEOC's first settlement under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a Florida beachfront hotel and resort has agreed to pay $100,000 in damages and implement various measures to ensure compliance with the PWFA.
A final rule implementing the requirements of the PWFA will take effect on June 18, as scheduled, after one federal court dismissed a challenge by several states attorneys general. However, another court exempted two states from certain abortion-related regulations.