What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires a covered employer, including UW-Madison, to provide a “reasonable accommodation” to a qualified employee’s or applicant’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an “undue hardship”.
What Does the PWFA Cover?
The PWFA applies only to accommodations, including those related to lactation. Other laws that the EEOC enforces make it illegal to fire or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Who To Contact?
Employees or applicants with known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions can make accommodation requests to their employer.
Contact your Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) with questions.