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Best Practices for Handling Pregnancy Leaves and Accommodations

December 11, 2025 Webinar

Jaya Bajaj Narang and Emily Tripodi at Farella's Employment Law Webinar Series program discussing "Best Practices for Handling Pregnancy Leaves and Accommodations."  

Employers face increasing challenges as federal and state regulations regarding pregnancy leaves and accommodation continue to expand and overlap. Join our employment law webinar, where we’ll dive into key employer obligations and help you stay ahead of workplace compliance. We’ll highlight key differences between overlapping laws, and share real-world strategies to help you manage obligations and reduce risk. Topics covered include:

  • Employer obligations under federal and state laws
  • The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and how it interacts and differs from other state and federal laws
  • Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), FEHA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Practical strategies for navigating the interactive process and managing employee leave
  • Common pitfalls to avoid and ways to reduce legal risk

Whether you’re in HR, management, or legal, this session will provide practical takeaways you can incorporate right away.