The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect
Published June 27, 2023 The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) takes effect on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. While many states including Washington already have laws in place for the protection of pregnant workers, the new act applies nationwide and applies in addition to any existing laws. The law most beneficial to the employee will apply. The PWFA requires covered employers, which includes public and private employers with at least 15 employees, to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers