File #: 23-0884    Version: 1 Name:
Type: CM Action Item - Open & Responsible Government Status: Passed
File created: 11/7/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/6/2023 Final action: 12/6/2023
Title: Request approval of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Policy. (APPROVED)
Attachments: 1. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Policy (Draft)

 

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)

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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

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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