Michelle Olson

Dec 20, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michelle Olson

Recognizing that healthcare providers often play a key role in the reasonable accommodation process, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued guidance today explaining how healthcare providers can help patients obtain an accommodation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).

Jun 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Ellen M. Hemminger |Michelle Olson

On June 18, 2024, the Final Rule implementing and interpreting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA” or the “Act”) took effect as scheduled for most employers, despite several legal challenges that sought to block it. The PWFA requires employers with 15 or more employees to make reasonable accommodations (absent undue hardship) for qualified employees and applicants with known limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

May 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michelle Olson

[co-author: Fernanda Contreras]On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC” or the “Commission”) published its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace” (the “Guidance”), which outlines the legal standards for harassment and employer liability under the equal employment opportunity laws enforced by the Commission.

Apr 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Ellen M. Hemminger |Michelle Olson

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its final rule and interpretive guidance (“Final Rule”) implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). The Final Rule clocks in at 125 pages and is set to take effect on June 18, 2024.

Apr 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Michelle Olson |Ellen M. Hemminger

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its final rule and interpretive guidance (“Final Rule”) implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). The Final Rule clocks in at 125 pages and is set to take effect on June 18, 2024.