Explainer: New Federal Laws Expand Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Workers
On Dec. 29, 2022, two new bipartisan laws meant to provide protections for pregnant and nursing employees were signed into law: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act.
The PWFA requires employers with 15 or more emplo