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How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Wendy Sellers
FormatSelf-Paced | On-Demand
Sessions1
Per session60 Minutes
CertificateIncluded

Human resources expert Wendy Sellers will distill the key points of this transformative new law. You will learn how to help pregnant employees while avoiding fines and lawsuits. Wendy will share real-life examples, successful accommodations, and strategies to handle unique situations.

What You'll Learn

  • What does the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act entail?
  • How can you create a compliant policy?
  • What are the best practices for reasonable accommodations?
  • What are the legal consequences of non-compliance?
  • How will PWFA be enforced?
  • How can you integrate PWFA into your workplace culture?
What We'll Cover

Course Outline

Breaking: EEOC Releases Final Regulation. Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

EEOC issued a final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), clarifying the rights of pregnant employees and the duties of employers. This rule will go into effect on June 18, 2024. Learn the latest EEOC updates and steer clear of legal risks due to non-compliance.

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. You must understand your legal responsibilities to ensure that your pregnant employees receive the fair treatment and protection they deserve. With the newly implemented regulation in place, federal protections for pregnant workers have been expanded like never before, and you must comply now to avoid legal consequences.

  • What does the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act entail?
  • How can you create a compliant policy?
  • What are the best practices for reasonable accommodations?
  • What are the legal consequences of non-compliance?
  • How will PWFA be enforced?
  • How can you integrate PWFA into your workplace culture?

Meet the Expert

Wendy Sellers

Wendy Sellers

Wendy Sellers is a consultant, advisor, educator, and author with over 25 years’ experience in HR operations, downsizing, change management, strategy, corporate culture, coaching, supervisor & manager training, and leadership development in all size businesses in a wide variety of industries. In addition to her formal education (Master's in Human Resources, and Master's in Health Care Administration), Wendy is certified as an SPHR and SHRM-SCP as well as a Certified Internal Investigation Administrator, a DiSC certified personality style trainer, health/life insurance licensed, a Dale Carnegie course graduate, and is an active and past board member and volunteer for multiple non-profits.

Who Should Attend?

  • Human resources professionals
  • Business owners
  • Plant managers
  • Finance professionals
  • Clinical staff
  • Operations managers
  • Contract managers
  • Contract administrators
  • Commercial managers
  • Supply chain managers
  • Supplier relationship managers
  • Supply base managers
  • Strategic sourcing managers
  • Procurement managers
  • Safety managers
  • Employee relations
  • Location managers
  • Division supervisors
  • Supervisors
  • Chief executives
  • Executive directors
  • Board members
  • Nonprofit counsel
  • Managers
  • Development staff
  • Program directors
  • Hiring staff
  • In-house counsel
  • Superintendents
  • District administrators
  • Faculty union representatives
  • Charter school board members
  • Principals
  • Assistant principals
  • Legal counsel
  • Senior management
  • Business operations managers
  • Digital banking managers
  • Compliance officers and managers
  • Risk management staff
  • General counsel

Credits

  • This program has been approved for 1.0 general recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.
  • This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Training Includes

The How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act course includes the following:

Two Year Course Access

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  • Course access for 2 full years
  • All live sessions include access to the on-demand recording post live session

Class Experience

Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion. Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule.

Resources

Downloadable course materials to support learning

Attendance Certificate

All sessions include an Attendance Certificate

$200.00