The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law in late 2022 and went into effect June 27, 2023, requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodations would cause the employer an “undue hardship.”
Whom Does the PWFA Apply To?
The PWFA applies to and protects qualified employees and applicants of private and public sector employers with at least 15 employees, Congress, federal agencies, employment agencies, and labor organizations. A “qualified employee” is defined as any individual who can perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
