Federal legislation increase protections for expectant and nursing mothers at work

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Recent changes to federal laws have increased protections for working women who are pregnant or nursing.

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Employers are no longer permitted to treat unborn or recently-expired employees differently.

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Additionally, they must offer all required reasonable accommodations,

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such as additional breaks and private breastfeeding spaces, to workers who are expecting or nursing.

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Pregnant and nursing employees now feel more secure in their jobs because to these reforms.

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It enables individuals to carry on working without worrying about receiving unjust treatment because of their medical condition, which will ultimately increase job satisfaction and output.

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The implementation of these new regulations also ensures that moms can conveniently nurse whenever they desire without worrying about interfering with their professional obligations.

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