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AZ SB1647
Bill
Status
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Eva Burch
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AI Summary
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Requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees unless doing so would cause undue hardship.
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Specific accommodations include equipment modifications, frequent breaks, restroom/food/water access, manual labor assistance, private breastfeeding areas, and flexible scheduling for prenatal care.
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Prohibits employers from requiring pregnant employees to use annual, vacation, or sick leave when reasonable accommodation is available.
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Mandates employers post notice of accommodation requirements conspicuously and include information in employee handbooks.
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Requires written notice to newly hired employees at hire, current employees within 180 days of the law's effective date, and pregnant employees within 10 days of informing their employer of pregnancy.
Legislative Description
Pregnant employees; reasonable accommodation
Notice
Last Action
Senate read second time
2/9/2023