SB276

Promoting family health and economic security by eliminating discrimination and ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

Introduced·2/20/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB276, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, aims to protect pregnant workers by prohibiting discrimination and ensuring reasonable.

Pennsylvania SB276, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, seeks to promote family health and economic security by addressing discrimination and ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for employees affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The act defines "covered entity" as the Commonwealth, political subdivisions, school districts, and employers within Pennsylvania. It mandates that employers provide reasonable accommodations, such as modified work schedules or equipment adjustments, unless they cause undue hardship.

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Labor & Industry Committee
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History

Feb 20, 2025

Senate

Referred to Labor & Industry