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This bill, known as the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, aims to protect pregnant employees in Pennsylvania by requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for workers whose job performance is limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The bill defines reasonable accommodations as modifications to the work environment that do not pose an undue hardship on the employer, which may include providing a chair, helping with heavy lifting, offering additional break times, or adjusting work schedules. Under this legislation, it would be unlawful for employers to refuse accommodation requests, deny employment opportunities, or require employees to take leave if other reasonable accommodations can be made. Employers must prove that an accommodation would cause an undue hardship, considering factors like company size and the nature of the requested accommodation. The bill empowers employees to file complaints with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission or seek legal action if they experience discrimination. Additionally, the Commission is required to develop a notice about employee rights that must be displayed in workplaces and to issue comprehensive regulations within two years of the act's effective date. The law will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a framework to protect pregnant workers from workplace discrimination and ensure they can continue working with appropriate support.

Labor and Employment

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