Twenty state attorneys general, led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, have co-signed a comment letter expressing their disapproval of a proposed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rule. This new guideline, currently under proposal, would necessitate employers to make accommodations for abortions in the workplace.
The EEOC’s proposed rule is connected to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Formulated and passed by a bipartisan coalition, the PWFA was intended to safeguard the rights and health of pregnant employees and their unborn children.
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