Peggy Young drove for UPS. When she became pregnant, her doctor limited what she could lift. UPS gave light duty to drivers injured on the job and to some others, but not to her. She was put on unpaid leave. In March 2015 the Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that her case could go forward.
“The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023.” The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodation for pregnancy unless it causes undue hardship. Examples include more flexible breaks, schedule changes and leave for health care appointments.