https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 06:50:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eeoc-updated-guidance-on-pregnancypregnant-workers#post-1764875 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:41:21 +0000 Adira 1764875@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is fantastic! Thank you for posting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/eeoc-updated-guidance-on-pregnancypregnant-workers#post-1764789 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 12:14:44 +0000 dagret 1764789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Finally:<br /> Among other issues, the guidance discusses:</p> <p>-The fact that the PDA covers not only current pregnancy, but discrimination based on past pregnancy and a woman's potential to become pregnant;<br /> -Lactation as a covered pregnancy-related medical condition;<br /> -The circumstances under which employers may have to provide light duty for pregnant workers;<br /> - Issues related to leave for pregnancy and for medical conditions related to pregnancy;<br /> -The PDA's prohibition against requiring pregnant workers who are able to do their jobs to take leave;<br /> -The requirement that parental leave (which is distinct from medical leave associated with childbearing or recovering from childbirth) be provided to similarly situated men and women on the same terms;<br /> -When employers may have to provide reasonable accommodations for workers with pregnancy-related impairments under the ADA and the types of accommodations that may be necessary; and<br /> - Best practices for employers to avoid unlawful discrimination against pregnant workers.</p> <p><a href="http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/7-14-14.cfm" rel="nofollow">http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/7-14-14.cfm</a> </p>