Biden administration finalizes pregnant workers’ rule with abortion ‘political agenda’

Published April 15, 2024 2:25pm ET



The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission finalized rules to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act on Monday, including a provision that protects abortion as a “related medical condition” to pregnancy.

Along with other provisions that align with the intent of a bill that passed with bipartisan support, the new rule means employers could be required to provide leave to accommodate women getting abortions.

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