EEOC Publishes New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations
On August 7, 2023, the EEOC proposed new regulations for implementing the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The PWFA was enacted in 2022 and went into effect on June 27th of this year. The law requires employers to make changes to working conditions and provide reasonable accommodations to employees who have pregnancy-related limitations. The […]
Severance Agreements: The Importance of Minding Your P’s and Q’s
When it comes time to terminate an employee or institute a reduction-in-force or layoff, many companies choose to offer severance to help the separated employee transition to future employment. Indeed, the offer of severance pay and/or reimbursement of COBRA costs after separation can be a morale booster and an excellent form of “protection” from future […]