Description
RECORDED TRAINING COURSE
There are already laws that provide rights and advantages to pregnant workers. Still, the government feels that the existing laws aren’t enough for the welfare of pregnant workers. That’s why Congress passed this law to propose maximum rights to pregnant workers. This webinar will help your organization understand how to comply with the rules and regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Attendees will receive information on best practices for providing accommodations and information on the scope of how the PWFA expands upon the rights that pregnant workers already have under federal law. Title VII Civil Right Acts of 1964 allows them, As per the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, covered employers are required to provide a “reasonable accommodation” to the eligible employees.
Session Highlights:
- An overview of the PWFA and how it coincides with the ADA
- What triggers an “undue hardship” which may exempt an employer from approving an accommodation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- An outline of the protections covered under the PWFA
- Pitfalls to avoid when evaluating a request for an accommodation
- Understanding limitations on request for medical documentation
- Common accommodation for pregnant workers
- Recent case law insights
Why You Should Attend:
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodation” to a qualified employee or applicant related to pregnancy. The EEOC is accepting charges related to violations of the PWFA. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act refer to the point that employers can’t deny their responsibilities when it comes to “reasonable accommodation”. If they are doing so, they must realize the potential of declining a request. Although, employers can in distinct circumstances. Before doing so, be very specific about the term “undue hardship”.
This webinar will help employers understand how this regulation coincides with other existing laws such as the ADA and do’s and don’ts of both the Act whether it’s the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Who Should Attend:
- Senior Leadership
- HR professionals
- Operations Professionals
- Managers and Supervisors
- Employees
Note: You will get access to the Recording link and E-Transcript; in your account and at your registered email address.
Racquel Harris is The Chief Strategy Officer at R. L. Harris & Associates, LLC. Racquel has 25 years of Executive level experience in Human Resources and earned two certifications in Human Resources and certification in Risk Management. Racquel is a graduate of Indiana University where she received a BA in Organizational Communication.
