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September 25

discrimination

EEOC Sues Smithfield for Pregnancy Discrimination—New Laws Like the PWFA and PUMP Act Raise the Stakes

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has sued Smithfield Fresh Meats Corporation for pregnancy discrimination after allegedly firing a pregnant worker who requested accommodations, marking one of the several recent enforcement actions under the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). This case, along with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) now in effect, illustrates the increasing legal obligations employers face when handling pregnancy-related accommodations, lactation breaks, and…

September 23

discrimination

Employer Obligations for Nursing Mothers: Understanding Workplace Breastfeeding Rights and Accommodations

Breastfeeding workers are entitled to specific and mandatory workplace rights and accommodations under a variety of state and federal laws. Understanding these rights is critical for both employers and employees, as violations can result in detrimental impacts on the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding employees as well as potential legal repercussions for non-complaint employers. What Are the Federal Laws Governing Employer Obligations for Nursing Mothers? Many rules for employers governing…

June 02

discrimination

PUMP Act Violations Continue Two Years Later

In 2010, an amendment was introduced to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that added provisions to require employers to provide reasonable break time and a clean, private place for nursing mothers to express milk for one year after their child’s birth (the “reasonable break requirement”). On December 29, 2022, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP Act”) was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriate…

May 21

Employment, discrimination

Seattle Public Schools Sued for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Discrimination

Overview The Washington Attorney General has sued Seattle Public Schools for discriminating against pregnant and breastfeeding employees. This calls attention to the legal obligations employers have under state law and the federal PUMP Act. This article explains the legal protections in place for nursing and pregnant workers, and how Miller Shah LLP helps employees assert their rights when those protections are ignored or violated. Seattle Public Schools Lawsuit The Washington…

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