The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (Overview)
Pregnant workers are forced out of their jobs and denied reasonable accommodations that would enable them to continue working and supporting their families. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would help end this discrimination and promote healthy pregnancies and protect the economic security of pregnant women and their families.
Know Your Rights: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), enacted in December 2022, is a federal law that provides pregnant and postpartum workers with the right to reasonable accommodation at work. With this law in place, pregnant workers can now continue working and supporting their families without risking their health or the health of their pregnancies.
Improving Maternal Health with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
By passing the PWFA, Congress can help ensure that all pregnant workers can maintain their incomes and have a safe and healthy pregnancy.
Discrimination While Pregnant
The current law does not always guarantee pregnant workers a right to reasonable, temporary accommodations they may need to protect their health.
Why We Need the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Stories from Real Women
Accounts of pregnant workers who were denied minor adjustments to their job duties that they needed to continue safely working throughout pregnancy.
This Mother's Day, Moms Need Child Care, Paid Leave and Protections While Pregnant
How policy can expand mothers' opportunities and reduce inequity.
Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant Workers: State Laws
Several states and localities have passed laws that require reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers.
PWFA Coalition Letter to Congress
Leading businesses support pregnant workers.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Section-by-Section
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act would promote women's health and economic security by ensuring that workers with limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions are not forced out of their jobs or denied reasonable workplace accommodations.
