The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was signed into law and became effective on June 27, 2023. The new federal law protects the rights of qualified, pregnant employees by allowing that employee to request workplace accommodations when experiencing known limitations that result from pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
Like ADA, the PWFA requires the college to engage in an interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations. Under the PWFA, reasonable accommodations are intended to enable an employee to remain working during their pregnancy and be allowed to lactate during the workday for up to a year after childbirth.
It is also important to note that unlike the ADA, a disability is not required for reasonable accommodations under the PWFA. The PWFA requires only that there be a known limitation related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition.
For additional guidance regarding the PWFA, including FAQ for Employees, please review the information below.
Please direct questions regarding PWFA accommodations to ADA@nvcc.edu.