The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), which amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in 1978, prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the basis of pregnancy. It applies to employers with at least 15 employees. The basic principle behind the PDA is that women affected by pregnancy and related conditions must be treated the same as other applicants and employees on the basis of their ability or inability to work. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which applies to employers with 50 or more employees, requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for an employee's medical or family needs.
Corporate Lactation Programs: Cost Effective, Gaining Popularity
According to a new survey, most of Working Mother's "100 Best Companies for Working Moms" now consider a corporate lactation program essential for their employees. And while this is good news for babies, the companies also benefit.
Pregnancy Discrimination Complaints Growing Significantly
Although it's been nearly 3 decades since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was enacted, pregnancy discrimination complaints have increased significantly in recent years.
New Workplace Breastfeeding Law in Oregon
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski on May 17 signed legislation that requires employers of 25 or more employees to provide unpaid rest periods to employees to express milk, so long as providing them does not cause undue hardship on the operation of the employer's business.
