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Pregnancy
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California Workplace Law Blog
California Proposes Updates to Pregnancy Leave and Accommodation Regulations
The California Civil Rights Council has released proposed regulations addressing pregnancy-related leave, workplace accommodations, and temporary transfers, as well as child bonding leave. The proposal would update regulations implementing the…
Global Workplace Insider
Bereavement Leave, Including Pregnancy Loss: The Government Confirms the Details
On 22 September 2026, the government published its response (Government Response to the Leave for Bereavement including Pregnancy Loss Consultation) to the consultation on leave for bereavement, including pregnancy loss,…
California Public Agency Labor & Employment Blog
California Enacts New Paid Postpartum and Recovery Leave Protection for Firefighters
By Paul D. Knothe, Emanuela Tala
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 1024 into law on September 20, 2026. SB 1024 requires specified fire departments to provide up to 26 weeks of paid leave to…
HR Defense
When “No” Costs Millions: Mishandling Pregnancy Accommodation Requests
By Colby Berman
Earlier this year, a Hamilton County, Ohio, jury delivered a verdict that should command employers’ attention. The case began with what should have been a straightforward pregnancy accommodation request: an…
Lipsky Lowe’s Blog For New York Employment Law
Paid Prenatal Leave in NYC and How to Use It
Employees in New York are now entitled to paid prenatal leave for certain pregnancy-related healthcare appointments and medical care. Effective January 1, 2025, New York became the first state to…
SCC Blog
No Woman Should Choose Between Childbirth and Career; Allahabad HC Allows PET Deferment for Pregnant Candidate
Disclaimer: This has been reported after the availability of the order of the Court and not on media reports so as to give an accurate report to our readers. Allahabad…
Aristo Legal Blog
Can a Pregnant Employee Legally Demand Work From Home? Understanding the Maternity Benefit Act
By Aristo Legal
A pregnant employee develops medical complications. Her doctor advises her to avoid long travel and recommends that she work from home until delivery. Believing the medical prescription gives her a…
San Francisco Criminal Lawyer Blog
Pregnancy is not grounds for termination from work release program
In re LATASHA RILEY on Habeas Corpus. (Cal. Ct. App., Dec. 12, 2025, No. A174426) 2025 WL 3563320 Summary: Latasha Riley was sentenced to four years of probation and a…
Disability Insurance Blog
Can I File a Disability Claim for Pregnancy? Part II
As explained in our previous post, some disability insurance policies indicate that they won’t pay benefits due to pregnancy or childbirth, but that they will cover a disability due to…
Disability Insurance Blog
Can I File a Disability Claim for Pregnancy? Part I
Can you file a successful disability insurance claim if you are not able to work due to pregnancy? The answer is, it depends on the provisions of your specific policy.…