US pregnant workers get new legal protections, but not paid time off

Pregnant women in the US will get specific protections while working, including rules about breaks, time off for medical appointments, and temporary work accommodations, according to new federal rules.The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee, published the final regulation on 15 April and it will go into effect on 18 June.1The regulation is part of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which went into effect last year, and will apply nationwide to employers with more than 15 workers. It covers workers during pregnancy and afterward, allowing time off for childbirth, miscarriage, abortion, and postpartum care, including depression. Employers are not required to pay for time off.Charlotte Burrows, EEOC chair, said, “The act is a win for workers, families, and our economy. It gives pregnant women clear access to reasonable accommodations that will allow them…
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