The California Civil Rights Council has released proposed regulations addressing pregnancy-related leave, workplace accommodations, and temporary transfers, as well as child bonding leave. The proposal would update regulations implementing the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). These are proposed regulations, not final rules, and they do not change employers’ obligations at this stage.
The proposal aims to clarify regulations to reflect changes in California law and, where appropriate, align state rules with federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) protections.
The proposed regulations broaden the definition of “pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition” to include additional physical and mental health conditions, such as endometriosis, sciatica, conditions related to lactation such as low milk supply, and more.
The proposal also describes a wider range of possible reasonable accommodations. Examples include telework,… Read the complete article here...
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