SHRM Features Alex Barnett on PWFA Accommodation Requirements

Alex Barnett, an Alston & Bird Labor & Employment partner, was featured in an SHRM article, “PWFA Requirements Extend Beyond the ADA’s and FMLA’s Mandates” (subscription required), discussing how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) creates broader accommodation obligations than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Alex explained that employees who may not qualify for ADA accommodations or FMLA leave may still be entitled to workplace accommodations under the PWFA, including temporary relief from essential job functions and nursing-related accommodations.