HB 6668 Summary

• Defines "pregnancy" to include pregnancy, childbirth, related conditions, and lactation, and establishes "reasonable accommodation" and "undue hardship" standards for pregnant employees.

• Prohibits employers from terminating pregnant employees, denying reasonable accommodations, forcing unwanted leave, or retaliating against employees who request pregnancy-related accommodations.

• Requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related limitations unless doing so would impose undue hardship, and prohibits forcing employees to take leave if accommodation can be provided instead.

• Mandates employers provide written notice to all employees about pregnancy discrimination protections and the right to reasonable accommodations within specified timeframes.

• Effective October 1, 2017.