April 2024

17 states sue to block EEOC pregnancy accommodation rule

The rule’s abortion accommodation provisions conflict with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the plaintiffs, led by Tennessee, alleged. Dive Brief: Dive Insight: The PWFA requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, absent undue hardship. EEOC’s rule, […]

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remote work impact on HR

Remote Work Impact on HR: Challenges, Benefits, and Strategies

The transition to remote work has revolutionized the workplace, presenting both opportunities and challenges for HR professionals. This article explores how remote work has reshaped HR practices and offers insights into navigating this new terrain. Challenges of Remote Work for HR: Managing remote teams presents unique challenges for HR professionals. Communication barriers, maintaining company culture,

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued final regulations for implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). After considering more than 100,000 public comments during a 60-day period, the EEOC aimed to clarify definitions and limitations of the law. For example, the PWFA only provides accommodations to qualified employees with limitations related to, affected by

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