What Donald Trump’s Pregnancy Rule Could Mean for Miscarriages
Trump is eyeing changes to pregnancy workplace rules. Here’s what they could mean for miscarriage protections.
The Trump administration is planning to revise federal pregnancy rules, which could impact how miscarriages are treated in the workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is set to propose new definitions of pregnancy-related medical conditions, including whether miscarriage should be considered a covered condition under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Currently, EEOC regulations clearly include miscarriage as a pregnancy-related medical condition, offering protection to employees who need time off or adjustments following such an event.
However, the exact language of the proposed changes has not yet been made public, leaving uncertainty about whether miscarriage protections will be maintained. Megan Thomas, an attorney specializing in workplace law, stated that employees recovering from miscarriages may require workplace flexibility, such as remote work or additional breaks.
Nonetheless, the outcome of the proposed changes remains unclear, as the EEOC's regulatory agenda has not yet released the specific language needed to determine the impact on miscarriage protections.
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