3-day Virtual Seminar

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: How to Comply and Support Employees the Right Way

Overview

Think your current policies already protect pregnant employees? Think again.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in June 2023, adding new requirements for employers with 15 or more employees. Designed to fill the gaps left by laws like the ADA and FMLA, this law makes it clear: you are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with pregnancy or reproduction-related limitations, unless it creates an undue hardship.

If you’ve ever:

• Wondered what "reasonable accommodation" actually means under this law
  
• Questioned whether a pregnant employee can be required to take leave
  
• Been unsure how PWFA interacts with ADA, Title VII, and other existing laws
  
• Feared making a misstep in the interactive process or with documentation
  
• Struggled to balance employee needs with operational demands
  
• Wondered whether you need to give someone time off for cramps
  

you’re not alone - and you can’t afford to get this wrong.

Here’s the reality: Failing to comply with PWFA could expose your company to costly claims of discrimination, retaliation, or failure to accommodate. Even well-intentioned actions, like forcing leave or denying simple accommodations, can now violate federal law.

Areas Covered in the Session

This webinar walks you step by step through what the law requires and how to implement it effectively. You will learn how to:

• Understand what the PWFA covers and how it differs from ADA and Title VII
  
• Identify which pregnancy and reproduction-related conditions are protected under the law
  
• Engage in the interactive process efficiently and appropriately
  
• Provide “simple, inexpensive, and commonly sought” accommodations that meet the law’s intent
  
• Handle requests for leave, lactation, fertility treatments, and more under PWFA
  
• Avoid retaliation claims and maintain a supportive, compliant workplace
  
• Navigate documentation requests and keep the process fast and employee-friendly
  

Don’t let confusion or outdated policies put your company at risk.

Comply with the law. Support your employees. Protect your business.

Reserve your spot now and make sure you’re fully prepared to implement the PWFA in your workplace

Who Will Benefit

This webinar is essential for anyone responsible for ensuring compliance and supporting pregnant employees:

• HR Professionals and Business partners - If you’re responsible for policy, accommodation requests, or employee relations
• Managers and Supervisors - If you interact with employees who request accommodations or need support
• Senior Leadership and Business owners - If you’re accountable for compliance and culture
• Operations and Compliance Professionals - If you oversee the processes that keep your business legally sound
• Employer Representatives and Advisors - If you guide organizations through employment law requirements
• Small Business Owners - If you have 15 or more employees, this law applies to you

If you’re responsible for your company’s compliance, your employees’ experience, and your own peace of mind, this webinar is for you.