Lawmakers Introduce Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Federal lawmakers have introduced the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which would require employers to make reasonable modifications to a pregnant woman's job duties. The bill is supported by the American Nurses Association and Service Employees International, among other organizations.

Modifications to job responsibilities could include lighter duty tasks or allowing the pregnant woman to carry a bottle of water in order to stay hydrated.

A number of states, including Illinois, have already passed laws that ensure pregnant women have on-the-job protections.

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