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Recognizing that healthcare providers often play a key role in the reasonable accommodation process, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued guidance on December 18, 2024, explaining how healthcare providers can help patients obtain an accommodation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”).  The guidance, “Helping Patients Deal with Pregnancy – and Childbirth – related Limitations and Restrictions at Work Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act,” outlines ways providers can inform their patients about the PWFA, suggest appropriate potential accommodations, and provide effective supporting medical documentation.Continue Reading EEOC Issues PWFA Guidance for Healthcare Providers

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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 is the first harassment guidance issued by the EEOC since 1999.  (See here.)  Harassment claims continue to be prevalent in the workplace.  During the five fiscal…