Department
Human Resources Management
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
title
Request approval of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Policy. (APPROVED)
body
Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Fulton County Policy.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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Is this a purchasing item?
No
Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)
Scope of Work: The policy is intended to implement the provisions of the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which took effect June 27, 2023. The policy states that Fulton County will not tolerate discrimination against any individual with a known limitation related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in any terms or conditions of employment.
Community Impact: There is no community impact.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Human Resources Management recommends approval.
Project Implications: There are no project implications.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community issues or concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department issues or concerns.
Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
n/a