October 15, 2026
Most of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's latest crop of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act cases stem from employers penalizing workers for pregnancy-related absences or pushing back on their requests to temporarily forgo strenuous work, shedding light on the statute's contours as its implementing regulations are slated for revision.
July 08, 2026
A children's toys and home products manufacturer unlawfully fired a pregnant assembly worker after improperly assessing negative attendance points for absences related to her pregnancy and mental health conditions, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged Wednesday in Ohio federal court.