Oct 8, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources
While Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on December 27, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) didn’t issue its final regulation on the PWFA until April 15, 2024. As an employer, you are now required to comply with all parts of...
Oct 6, 2024 | Company Culture, Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Payroll, Performance Management
Only 2% of small businesses have between 20 and 499 employees. According to serial entrepreneur and thought leader Gary Vaynerchuk, reaching this point involves, “reacting to the market and tripling down on success.” However, once you’re at this stage, you need to...
Oct 4, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources
Is your company in compliance with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)? Because of how recent this HR law is, some small businesses are struggling with its implementation. Learn more about when the PWFA becomes a requirement and how you can comply with this...
Oct 3, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Performance Management
While there are some similarities between the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they have distinctly different purposes. The PWFA covers workers who weren’t eligible for accommodations under the ADA. If you have at...
Oct 3, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources
While the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in 2023, the final regulation wasn’t issued until April 15, 2024. By now, all employers should be in full compliance with the PWFA’s provisions. To learn more about what to expect from this...
Oct 2, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), small businesses are required to provide accommodations for pregnant workers. While these accommodations are only for a temporary period of time, they can legally cover essential job duties. To avoid falling afoul of...
