Artwork

Konten disediakan oleh Tom Spiggle. Semua konten podcast termasuk episode, grafik, dan deskripsi podcast diunggah dan disediakan langsung oleh Tom Spiggle atau mitra platform podcast mereka. Jika Anda yakin seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta Anda tanpa izin, Anda dapat mengikuti proses yang diuraikan di sini https://id.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Aplikasi Podcast
Offline dengan aplikasi Player FM !

A Guide to Protections and Accommodations Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

14:45
 
Bagikan
 

Manage episode 424370757 series 3561377
Konten disediakan oleh Tom Spiggle. Semua konten podcast termasuk episode, grafik, dan deskripsi podcast diunggah dan disediakan langsung oleh Tom Spiggle atau mitra platform podcast mereka. Jika Anda yakin seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta Anda tanpa izin, Anda dapat mengikuti proses yang diuraikan di sini https://id.player.fm/legal.

How did a recent WNBA game inspire an episode about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

Zachary Aman, an attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, was watching a WNBA game when an injury report graphic splashed across the screen. He saw the usual ailments—Achilles tendons, knee injuries—but then something caught his eye. Nestled amidst the injuries are two startling words: "Baby" and "Baby." In this episode, Zach uses this sports graphic to introduce the profound implications of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA) became effective in June 2023. Before this Act, pregnant workers had to navigate a confusing labyrinth of Title VII and the ADA, often finding themselves without adequate protection or accommodations.

The PFWA now mandates that covered employers provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, except in cases where it would cause undue hardship to the employer.

In this episode, you’ll learn the specifics of the act's provisions, how it aligns with the ADA yet strides forward with unique stipulations, and what this means for employees and employers.

On April 15, the EEOC issued its final rule on how it would regulate the PWFA. That rule goes into effect on June 18, 2024. So, while the EEOC is already taking cases under the act, they now have a rule that employers employees can look to for guidance. Zach and Tom break down the new EEOC rules and how they impact your rights and responsibilities.

Chapters

(00:00) What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

(03:42) How the PFWA bridges the gap in previous legislative acts

(04:59) The PFWA only applies to accommodations, not discrimination

(09:55) How the PFWA differs from the ADA

Links and Resources Mentioned

https://www.eeoc.gov/

https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/pregnant-workers-fairness-act

Work Life Law

https://worklifelaw.org/

Sign up for the Career Rocket newsletter

www.TheCareerRocket.io

Read Tom's new book

Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Use Legal Leverage to fight back against your employer and win on your terms

Connect with Tom Spiggle

https://spigglelaw.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spigglelaw/

https://www.youtube.com/@Spigglelaw/videos

https://www.facebook.com/spigglelaw

https://twitter.com/tspiggle

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be legal advice. This is for educational purposes only. If you are seeking legal advice, please talk to a lawyer.

  continue reading

60 episode

Artwork
iconBagikan
 
Manage episode 424370757 series 3561377
Konten disediakan oleh Tom Spiggle. Semua konten podcast termasuk episode, grafik, dan deskripsi podcast diunggah dan disediakan langsung oleh Tom Spiggle atau mitra platform podcast mereka. Jika Anda yakin seseorang menggunakan karya berhak cipta Anda tanpa izin, Anda dapat mengikuti proses yang diuraikan di sini https://id.player.fm/legal.

How did a recent WNBA game inspire an episode about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

Zachary Aman, an attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, was watching a WNBA game when an injury report graphic splashed across the screen. He saw the usual ailments—Achilles tendons, knee injuries—but then something caught his eye. Nestled amidst the injuries are two startling words: "Baby" and "Baby." In this episode, Zach uses this sports graphic to introduce the profound implications of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA) became effective in June 2023. Before this Act, pregnant workers had to navigate a confusing labyrinth of Title VII and the ADA, often finding themselves without adequate protection or accommodations.

The PFWA now mandates that covered employers provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, except in cases where it would cause undue hardship to the employer.

In this episode, you’ll learn the specifics of the act's provisions, how it aligns with the ADA yet strides forward with unique stipulations, and what this means for employees and employers.

On April 15, the EEOC issued its final rule on how it would regulate the PWFA. That rule goes into effect on June 18, 2024. So, while the EEOC is already taking cases under the act, they now have a rule that employers employees can look to for guidance. Zach and Tom break down the new EEOC rules and how they impact your rights and responsibilities.

Chapters

(00:00) What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

(03:42) How the PFWA bridges the gap in previous legislative acts

(04:59) The PFWA only applies to accommodations, not discrimination

(09:55) How the PFWA differs from the ADA

Links and Resources Mentioned

https://www.eeoc.gov/

https://www.eeoc.gov/statutes/pregnant-workers-fairness-act

Work Life Law

https://worklifelaw.org/

Sign up for the Career Rocket newsletter

www.TheCareerRocket.io

Read Tom's new book

Fired? Afraid You Might Be? Use Legal Leverage to fight back against your employer and win on your terms

Connect with Tom Spiggle

https://spigglelaw.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/spigglelaw/

https://www.youtube.com/@Spigglelaw/videos

https://www.facebook.com/spigglelaw

https://twitter.com/tspiggle

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be legal advice. This is for educational purposes only. If you are seeking legal advice, please talk to a lawyer.

  continue reading

60 episode

Semua episode

×
 
Loading …

Selamat datang di Player FM!

Player FM memindai web untuk mencari podcast berkualitas tinggi untuk Anda nikmati saat ini. Ini adalah aplikasi podcast terbaik dan bekerja untuk Android, iPhone, dan web. Daftar untuk menyinkronkan langganan di seluruh perangkat.

 

Panduan Referensi Cepat