Pregnant workers

The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discusses the needs and obligations of pregnant workers and their employers.

Guidelines for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act detail the accommodations pregnant workers can seek under the law, including unpaid leave.

Here’s what you need to know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

It requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for pregnant and postpartum workers — for instance, providing chairs for people who are on their feet all day.