Two bills to provide protections for pregnant and nursing employees were signed into law at the end of last year: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act. How has your company met the regulations in both bills? Has it simply complied, or has it taken extra steps to support pregnant and nursing employees?
Go Beyond the Basics to Support Nursing Parents at Work
Asking questions about the space you’ve designed for pumping is a good place to start.
November 09, 2023
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Summary.
Meeting new legal standards for pumping workers is no longer something that garners positive feedback, it is the law in the U.S. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act have redefined workplace standards in support of pregnant and nursing employees. In this article, the author outlines how organizations can go beyond basic compliance to better support their employees. Looking at the space that you’ve designated for pumping is a good place to start, and getting input from employees who have used the space is invaluable. It not only informs, it actively engages, which underscores an authentic desire to learn from employee experiences.