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Asked & Answered | GT’s Labor & Employment Podcast Episode 10: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – What Employers Need to Know Now

In this episode of Asked & Answered, host Kelly Bunting welcomes Mikaela Masoudpour to discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Mikaela breaks down how the PWFA expands protections for pregnant workers, highlights differences from the ADA, and explains employer responsibilities, the interactive process, and best practices for HR professionals.
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On July 27, 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker signed into law “An Act Establishing the Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.” The new law (i) prohibits discrimination against employees…
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By Kelly Dobbs Bunting on February 19, 2014

Posted in State Law

On January 20, 2014, the Philadelphia Mayor enacted an amendment to the City Code that requires the city employers “to provide reasonable accommodations to an employee for needs related to…
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By Kristine Feher on January 30, 2014

New Jersey lawmakers recently amended the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) to provide additional protections for women in the workplace.