Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“the Act”) provides various protections for pregnant and nursing employees.

Pursuant to the Act, employees have the right to be free from discrimination due to pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, including the right to reasonable accommodations for conditions related to pregnancy. We endeavor to make our campus a welcoming place for all employees. It is important that  pregnant and nursing employees are aware of the resources which are available to them. While we believe that our campus practices are already in compliance with this Act, should you have any questions or concerns, the following offices are best situated to assist you:

• For questions related to accommodations for pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, contact the Accessible Workplace Office.
• For questions related to accommodations for nursing employees, including lactations spaces or release time, contact AskHR [at] umass [dot] edu.
• For concerns related to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation as defined by this Act, please contact the Equal Opportunity and Access Office.

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