Date: September 17, 2020
Subject: Expanding Lawsuit Abuse by Imposing Excessive Labor Mandates on Private Businesses
Description: The so-called Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sponsored by Rep. Nadler (D-NY), would subject businesses to lawsuit abuse by imposing a series of excessive workplace mandates on employers. Under the bill, employers with 15 or more employees would be forced to alter operations in order to afford pregnant women a series of expanded benefits including modified work schedules, job restructuring, the acquisition or modification of equipment, and various other requested accommodations. Additionally, employers would be prohibited from placing pregnant employees on leave if there is another "reasonable accommodation" available. ACU recognizes the challenges of choosing life and raising a child, but believes this measure will merely empower plaintiffs' attorneys to pursue frivolous litigation against employers.
Result: Bill Passed, 329-73
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