On August 11, 2023, the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its proposed
regulations to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) in the
Federal Register. The PWFA became effective June 27, 2023, and requires
that employers with at least 15 employees provide reasonable accommodations,
absent undue hardship, to qualified employees and applicants with known
limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth,
or related medical conditions. The EEOC’s proposed regulations provide guidance
on how the PFFA should be interpreted.