/>iGlobal law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP released the latest episode of its Asked & Answered podcast, “The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know Now.” Asked & Answered focuses on labor and employment law as it affects the workplace and the workforce. The podcast aims to inform its audience about current, hot button issues in employment law.
In this episode, Greenberg Traurig Labor & Employment Practice shareholder and podcast host Kelly Bunting is joined by GT colleague Mikaela Masoudpour to unpack the evolving Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which went into effect in June 2023.
Mikaela explains how the PWFA differs from existing protections under the ADA and discusses its companion law, the PUMP Act.
Their conversation covers employer obligations, what triggers the interactive process, examples of reasonable and unreasonable accommodations, best practices for HR professionals, and the importance of empathy and documentation.
