California expands protections for pregnant workers and new parents
California expands workplace protections for pregnant employees and new parents, aligning with...
California expands protections for pregnant workers and new parents
P ublic comments on the proposed rules will be accepted through December 8, with a formal hearing scheduled for that same date. California is revising its workplace protections for pregnant employees after more than ten years, aligning state law...
with the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which became active in 2024. The proposed regulations, released by the California Civil Rights Department, specify that pregnancy-related medical conditions, such as postpartum depression, insufficient milk production, or chronic back pain, now qualify...







