Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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This legislation enacts the Georgia Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires employers, including counties. Employers are required to make reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy and childbirth. Employers cannot: (1) take adverse action against an employee (or job applicant) who requests (or uses) an accommodation; (2) require an employee (or job applicant) affected by pregnancy or childbirth to accept an accommodation; (3) deny employment opportunities because of pregnancy or childbirth; or (4) require an employee to take leave if another reasonable accommodation can be made. Employers are required to provide written notice of the right to be free from discrimination related to pregnancy or childbirth. This notice must be given to new employees, existing employees within 120 days after the effective date of HB 972, and any employee that notifies the county of her pregnancy. |
