Do your managers know what they can/cannot say when an employee needs to pump? 

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in 2024 and applies to employers with at least 15 employees. It protects both employees AND those applying for a job with regard to pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions. 

If your managers *might* say these things to a pumping employee, you need to make sure they receive employment training:

1. Hurry up and get back to work as soon as you can

2. Do you really need to do that again?

3. Can’t the baby just have formula?

4. When is this going to stop?

5. Any other inappropriate comments about the process 

I anticipate there will be a great deal of litigation after the law goes into effect.

The best way to address this? 

1. Train your workers. The Wannos Law offers on demand and customized management training.

2. Hire an expert in the field- someone who can guide your employees on the law, their obligations, and what is/is not required. 

Taking preventative steps is so much easier (and is the right thing to do) for everyone involved. 

Visit www.wannoslaw.com for more info and to schedule an introductory call. Let's make sure your business is properly protected from legal issues. Here is how we can help:

1.  Legal Audit

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1. Legal Advice & HR Consulting 

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1. Workplace Trainings

Are the managers making decisions regarding employees, but don't know the "do's and don'ts" of the law? We train CEO's, HR Departments, Supervisors and Employees on the employment laws affecting the business. More Information Here.

1. Workplace Investigations

The Wannos Law Firm, PA provides prompt, independent and efficient workplace investigations in response to employee complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and serious policy violations. Schedule a call to discuss how we can help.

1. Employment Mediation & Arbitration. 

Get your employment matter resolved without the expense of litigation. Karly is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and has participated in 75+ mediations. Reach out for online scheduling and pricing.

About Karly Wannos, Esq.

Karly Wannos is a highly accomplished and respected Florida employment attorney, arbitrator, mediator and workplace investigator for employment law and business matters.

Ms. Wannos has litigated employment and business disputes involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unpaid wage and overtime, breach of contract and other workplace matters. She has representedboth employers and employees in state and federal court and before the US Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor (DOL). Ms. Wannos also has substantial experience dealing with matters where insurance defense counsel or an insurance claims professional is involved.

As a mediator, Ms. Wannos uses her substantial litigation experience to encourage parties to reach an amicable resolution without court intervention through mediation. Her strong litigation background and presence as a community leader serves to establish trust among the parties and their counsel.

Ms. Wannos is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit mediator, AAA panel arbitrator, and a neutral external workplace investigator (AWI-CH).