(tngopsenate.com/Peg Broadcasting News)
To ensure pregnant workers have reasonable accommodations in the workplace, the Tennessee Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will become effective January 1, 2021. The legislation guarantees that if a pregnant woman talks with her doctor and needs a temporary reasonable accommodation to remain healthy and working, she will receive that accommodation unless it would be a hardship on the business. Examples of accommodations include a stool to sit on, extra restroom breaks, temporary limits on lifting, or even the availability of water. Persons violated under provisions of the act can seek recourse by bringing a civil action in the appropriate court.