#Repost @globalpositivenews with @use.repost ・・・ Recently, President Biden Signed the ‘Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’ into law . The new law legally mandates employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to pregnant and postpartum workers. + It took effect on July 4, 2023. + Under the new law , pregnant workers will have longer breaks and shorter hours. Employers must provide them with time off for medical appointments and recovery after childbirth. + In addition, pregnant workers should not be assigned heavy lifting tasks or exposed to chemicals. + The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing the law . By December 2023, the EEOC will publish guidance outlining the specific types of accommodations required under the law . + Approximately 2.8 million workers annually are expected to benefit from the new law . -- h/t: NBC Photo: Alicia Petrescu ••• @globalpositivenews @globalpositivenews @globalpositivenews . . . #caring #heartwarming #positivepsychology #globalpositivenews #news #somegoodnews #tanksgoodnews #goodnewsmovement #Positivenews #positivenergy #positivity #goodnews #kindness #kindnessmatters #randomactsofkindness #actsofkindness #biden #presidentbiden #newlaw #pregnant #pregnancy #postpartum #humanrights #healthcare #fairness #timeoff #pregnancycare