logo

Overview:

On April 15, 2024, the EEOC issued its final regulation and interpretive guidance (“PWFA Regulations”) for the enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), a law that took effect in June 2023. The PWFA supplements existing federal anti-discrimination law by requiring covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions absent an undue hardship on the employer. The final regulation will go into effect on June 18, 2024. 

This rule provides additional protection for nearly 2.8 million pregnant workers each year, especially Black women and other women of color who are more likely to work during their pregnancy and live in states without pregnancy accommodation laws.

 

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for their nursing child for one year after the child’s birth each time such employee needs to express the milk. Employees are entitled to a place to pump at work, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public.

 

Why should you attend?

Employers should review their handbooks and other policies to ensure that they are updated to comply with these changes. In addition, employers should educate their supervisors and managers about the changes in the law to help avoid inadvertent missteps in the future.

 

Session Highlights:

  • Learn what the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is and the requirements
  • Learn how the PWFA mandates employers to follow reasonable accommodation regulations.
  • Learn what an eligible employee is.
  • Learn what an eligible Employers is.
  • Learn what the enforcement is for Employers’ who violate the PWFA.
  • Learn when allegations of violating the PWFA start.
  • Learn how Employers need to provide reasonable accommodation options to candidates and employees.
  • Learn what the Interactive Process is.
  • Learn how you can track the Interactive Process to avoid litigation and court settlements.
  • Learn examples of what reasonable accommodations are allowed.
  • Learn what Other Medical Conditions are included in the PWFA.
  • Learn what constitutes an Undue Hardship for Employers to be exempt.
  • Learn how states are managing the state regulations around pregnancy protections.
  • Learn how the PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act help employees and have challenges for Employers.
  • Learn what the requirements are for the federal regulations and when they are effective.
  • Learn how Employers need to make changes to employee handbooks and policies to comply with the new regulations.
  • Learn how training managers and supervisors will help Employers comply with the new regulations.

 

Who should attend?

  • All Employers
  • Business Owners
  • Company Leadership
  • Compliance professionals
  • HR Professionals
  • Managers/Supervisors

 

Ask your question directly from our expert during the Q&A session following the live event.

Matthew Burr

Matthew Burr has over 15-years of experience working in the human resources field, starting his career as an Industrial Relations Intern at Kennedy Valve Manufacturing to most recently founding and managing a human resource consulting company; Burr Consulting, LLC, Talentscape, LLC and Co-Owner of Labor Love, a Labor and Employment Law poster printing company. Prior to founding the consulting firm, the majority of his career was spent in manufacturing and healthcare. He specializes in labor and employment law, conflict resolution, performance management, labor, and employment relations. Matthew has a generalist background in HR and provides strategic HR services to his clients, focusing on small and medium sized organizations.

In July 2017, Matthew started as an Associate Professor of Business Administration at Elmira College and was promoted into the Continuing Education & Business Administration Department Liaison role in July 2018. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate level business courses at Elmira College, and successfully designed an HR Concentration in the business management major that is aligned with both SHRM and HRCI certifications. Matthew is also the SHRM Certification Exam Instructor, with a current pass rate of 89% on the SHRM-SCP and 100% pass rate on the SHRM-CP.

Matthew works as a trainer Tompkins Cortland Community College, Corning Community College, Broome Community College, Penn State University and HR Instructor for Certification Preparation for the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). He also acts as an On-Call Mediator and Factfinder through the Public Employment Relations Board in New York State, working with public sector employers and labor unions.

    How do I get enrolled for this webinar/course?

    Sign up now on Vrindafox Compliances LLC. Visit vrindafox.com to discover a wide range of webinars from industry specialists. Tick on either ‘live webinar’ or ‘on-demand’, and simply click on ‘buy now’ to get enrolled.

    Can I get somebody else enrolled for this course? If yes, how?

    You can refer Vrindafox Compliances LLC to anyone in your social circle. Explore your industry with your colleagues by getting them signed up on vrindafox.com today!

    How can I access the live webinar?

    Go for the topic of your keen interest on vrindafox.com. Tick on ‘live webinar’ and get enrolled! Easy registration, transparent transaction.

    Can I attend the webinar without an internet connection?

    You can request for an on-demand webinar that records the live webinar for you. After the webinar ends, you will have full access to the webinar’s recording.

    What is an “On Demand”?

    If you can’t attend the live webinar, simply go for the ‘on-demand webinar’ for the same price! Now, the live webinar recording will be saved in a cloud storage for you to access anytime from anywhere.

    Will the transcript be a hard-copy or a soft-copy?

    Vrindafox Compliances LLC offer only soft copies of the webinars. It contains all the highlights as well as comprehensive descriptions of the webinar, so you never miss out a single detail.

    Can I ask question(s) to the speaker?

    At the end of each webinar, you have the opportunity to interact with your industry experts, where you will get answers to all your queries.

    I missed the live webinar. What now?

    Don’t worry, If you can’t join live webinar. Vrindafox Compliances LLC has automatically send you On Demand on your registered mail id after conducting live webinar. So, you never miss out a single detail.

    Isn’t it helpful?
    Ask your question directly from our Customer Support Team.

Vrindafox is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. This program is valid for 1.5 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please portal.shrm.org.

This Program has been approved for 1.5 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™, and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute®? (HRCI®).


Vrindafox Courses and Webinar or any Education published “Articles & Materials” strictly follows the standards and guidelines of the Professional Credit / CEU Providers and Well Researched before publishment.

Vrindafox doesn’t support any Fake – News, Articles, or Compliance updates; Our Industry Experts are highly verified and recognized, and their Pre-publishment is verified via our experts and fact-checkers.

Newsletter

Subscribe to newsletter

Stay in the know on new update and offers

Your information is safe with us! unsubscribe anytime.