The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been stepping up enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP Act, which enacted federal protections of pregnant women. This has been seen in a handful of cases with employers paying out settlements due to alleged pregnancy discrimination. This could be a sign of employers potentially facing increased liability as the EEOC dedicates more resources towards enforcing the PWFA and PUMP Act. Continue reading “EEOC Seeks Enforcement of PWFA and PUMP Act”