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Legislation about Pregnancy Disability Leave

This category contains bills and statutes that relate to pregnancy disability leave, a type of medical leave taken by new or expecting birth mothers who are temporarily disabled by their pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition. Pregnancy disability leave may be taken prior to and/or following childbirth for the period during which a woman worker is actually disabled and, in some cases, while caring for her new child just after birth.

Bills

Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnancy-Related Disability (H.B. 804/S.B. 784)(2013)
Maryland | Sponsor: Hucker (D)/Benson (D) | Latest Action: Senate bill passed House 04/01/2013

Statutes

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Federal

Pregnancy Disability Leave
Oregon

Pregnancy Disability Leave
Iowa

Pregnancy Leave
Hawaii

Pregnancy Disability Leave
Washington

Pregnancy Leave
New Hampshire

Maternity Leave
Massachusetts

Pregnancy Leave
California

Parental Leave
Tennessee

Pregnancy Disability Leave
Louisiana

Pregnancy Leave
Montana

Pregnancy Disability Leave
Connecticut






This database provides short summaries of bills and statutes. The summaries are not intended to constitute legal advice. To find out how laws relate to your particular situation, you must contact a lawyer who specializes in employees’ rights, the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division (1-866-4USWAGE), your state labor department and/or your union.