The implications of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The podcast discusses the implications of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, a piece of legislation aimed at protecting pregnant workers from discrimination. While the act has good intentions, it leaves the accommodations employers need to provide open-ended, creating uncertainty and potential costs for businesses. Additionally, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's proposed rule further expands the scope of the act, potentially increasing the risks associated with it. This could lead to employers being hesitant to hire pregnant workers due to the potential accommodations required.