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rule that includes abortion as a medical condition for which employees can request accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is facing renewed scrutiny.T
he rule, which was issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year, is being challenged by several states in a lawsuit that was revived last month. Acting EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas has also said she plans to “reconsider portions” of the rule once the agency has a
quorum.EEOC plans to challenge PWFA rule. The PWFA, which took effect in June 2023, requires employers with 15 or more workers to provide reasonable accommodations to