**Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Protect Pregnant Workers**
**Washington, D.C.** – The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed a new rule that would strengthen protections for pregnant workers and ensure they are not discriminated against on the job.
The proposed rule, which was published in the Federal Register, would require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, such as allowing them to take breaks to pump breast milk or to perform light duty if their regular job duties become too strenuous.
The rule would also prohibit employers from retaliating against pregnant workers who request accommodations or who take time off for pregnancy-related reasons.
The proposed rule is part of the Biden administration’s broader efforts to promote gender equality and to ensure that all workers are treated fairly and equitably.
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