Bill > HB37

This bill, known as the Pregnant Worker Accommodation Act, aims to protect pregnant employees by requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations for conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related serious medical conditions, unless doing so would cause an "undue hardship" for the employer, meaning significant difficulty or expense. Employers, defined as entities employing four or more people, are prohibited from discriminating against pregnant workers by refusing reasonable accommodations, requiring them to take leave when an accommodation is possible, or treating them differently than other employees with similar abilities. The act also mandates that employers provide written notice of these rights to job applicants and new employees, and post this information conspicuously. Employees or job applicants who believe their rights have been violated can pursue legal action to recover damages and seek injunctive relief, and are entitled to attorney fees and costs. The bill also explicitly prohibits retaliation against employees who assert their rights under this act.