What to Expect (from Work) When You Are Expecting

Finding out you're expecting brings a flood of questions, and if you are a federal employee, one of the biggest questions is how parenthood will impact your job.  The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, now a little over two years into implementation, requires federal employers to reasonably accommodate pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, even when those conditions are considered normal and routine.  This post breaks down what the PWFA actually covers, how it differs from the ADA's accommodation process, and what other protections federal employees should know about as they plan for parenthood.