New Protections for Pregnant Workers: The PWFA, PUMP Act, and Reproductive Healthcare Privacy

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ADA, Confidentiality, Discrimination, Employment, FLSA, Governance, Record Retention, Responsibilities

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Administrative Staff, Attorney, Executive Director, Human Resources Director, Human Resources Staff

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2024

The legal landscape governing the protection of pregnant workers and reproductive healthcare is changing. Recent updates to federal laws including the PWFA, the PUMP Act, and new HIPAA privacy protections expand current protections for pregnant workers and individuals seeking reproductive medical assistance. This article outlines the impact of these changes on CAAs and steps CAAs can take to account for expanded workplace protections, including updating accommodations processes, ensuring break time and space for nursing and pumping employees, and understanding new healthcare privacy protections.

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