Bill > SB6014

This bill refines existing laws regarding pregnancy-related accommodations for employees, clarifying that employers can request written certification from a healthcare professional for the need for accommodation, except for certain common accommodations like limits on lifting over 17 pounds. It also introduces a new provision that protects the privacy of employees and applicants who file complaints or participate in investigations related to pregnancy accommodations under chapter 49.92 RCW, meaning their personal information, including their name, address, and any health information related to pregnancy or childbirth, will be kept confidential and not available for public inspection, with specific exceptions for disclosure to employers when necessary for investigation, to public employees in their official duties, in legal proceedings, or to the complainant themselves. This bill also mandates that the department of labor and industries provide online educational materials about these rights and responsibilities, and it will take effect on January 1, 2027.