The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is tasked with enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA took effect on June 27, 2023, and requires covered employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations, or changes at work, for an applicant’s or employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer.
This article contains case studies exploring the most recent, real-world examples of employers accused or found to be violating the PWFA. These case studies include snapshots of violations and general guidance on how employers can prevent similar issues. Employers can examine these case studies to learn from the mistakes of others in comparable industries and avoid PWFA violations.
The following link will provide a helpful summary of the mistakes actual employers have made: Employment Case Studies: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Violations
