Proposed EEOC Regulations Aim to Clear Up New Pregnancy Law (1)

Over a month after the implementation of the landmark Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the EEOC has released proposed regulations elaborating on what qualifies as a “reasonable accommodation” under the law.

The long-awaited proposal from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will be published in the Federal Register on Friday and will remain open for public comment for 60 days. They were approved by majority vote of the commission on Aug. 1.

The types of reasonable accommodations pregnant workers can seek include job restructuring, part-time or modified work schedules, more frequent breaks, and telework, according to the proposed rules. They may also ...