Pregnancy Accommodation Model Policy Introduction Pregnancy accommodation is governed by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and numerous state and local laws. The model policy presented below is designed to harmonize the requirements of the various federal laws and, to the extent possible, comply with state and local laws. It reflects the philosophy that employers benefit from the retention of competent, trained, and experienced employees and from a discrimination-free environment. EMPLOYERS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF THEIR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYER before adopting and implementing this policy. This policy is not legal advice, and may not be construed as legal advice. It may not adequately or accurately reflect the laws that govern a particular employer’s legal obligations to accommodate pregnant employees. Employers, or their counsel, can find explanations for the provisions of the policy in the accompanying Explanatory Notes document. Implementation tips are presented below after the policy. Pregnancy Accommodation Accommodation If you need a temporary change to how, when, or where you work due to pregnancy or related conditions, you may request an accommodation under this policy. [Employer] will approve such a request so long as the accommodation requested is reasonable and will not create an undue hardship for the company. [Employer] will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a requested accommodation is reasonable or would create an undue hardship after considering the nature of the accommodation, the business needs of the company and its customers, the needs of the company’s other employees, the company’s operations, and the company’s resources. How to Request an Accommodation You may make a request for an accommodation orally or in writing to your supervisor or the Human Resources department (HR). Applicants may request an accommodation from their point of contact in the hiring department. A request for an accommodation should include an explanation of why you require an accommodation, which may include any physical limitations or risks you face in your job, or a description of the difficulties you are having with one or more aspects of your job. Your request may also include a description of the accommodation you are requesting. A request should also include the
Pregnancy Accommodation Model Policy Introduction Pregnancy accommodation is governed by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and numerous state and local laws. The model policy presented below is designed to harmonize the requirements of the various federal laws and, to the extent possible, comply with state and local laws. It reflects the philosophy that employers benefit from the retention of competent, trained, and experienced employees and from a discrimination-free environment. EMPLOYERS SHOULD SEEK THE ADVICE OF THEIR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYER before adopting and implementing this policy. This policy is not legal advice, and may not be construed as legal advice. It may not adequately or accurately reflect the laws that govern a particular employer’s legal obligations to accommodate pregnant employees. Employers, or their counsel, can find explanations for the provisions of the policy in the accompanying Explanatory Notes document. Implementation tips are presented below after the policy. Pregnancy Accommodation Accommodation If you need a temporary change to how, when, or where you work due to pregnancy or related conditions, you may request an accommodation under this policy. [Employer] will approve such a request so long as the accommodation requested is reasonable and will not create an undue hardship for the company. [Employer] will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a requested accommodation is reasonable or would create an undue hardship after considering the nature of the accommodation, the business needs of the company and its customers, the needs of the company’s other employees, the company’s operations, and the company’s resources. How to Request an Accommodation You may make a request for an accommodation orally or in writing to your supervisor or the Human Resources department (HR). Applicants may request an accommodation from their point of contact in the hiring department. A request for an accommodation should include an explanation of why you require an accommodation, which may include any physical limitations or risks you face in your job, or a description of the difficulties you are having with one or more aspects of your job. Your request may also include a description of the accommodation you are requesting. A request should also include the
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