Supporting Working Mothers: The Law That Changes the Conversation
From The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network by The Workplace Minute
April 10, 2026 · 6 min · Season 5 · Episode 37
About this episode
Steve Boese discusses the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and its implications for HR and employees.
The Workplace Minute Welcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today! In this episode Steve discusses the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is one of the most important new workplace laws in years, yet many HR leaders, managers, and employees are still unfamiliar with it. We break down what the PWFA is, why it was created, and what it means in practice for both workers and employers. We also explore the types of accommodations covered under the law, how employees can request support, and what HR teams must do to stay compliant. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human…
People in this episode
Host: Steve Boese
Topics covered
- working mothers
- workplace law
- HR compliance
- employee accommodations
- HR trends
Keywords
- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- HR compliance
- employee accommodations
- workplace trends
- working mothers
Sponsors
H3 HR Advisors, Workhuman
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Organizations: HR Happy Hour Media Network
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