The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023. On April 15, 2024 the EEOC issued its final regulation to carry out the law.New York State law gives you an explicit right to reasonable pregnancy accommodations at work so you can keep earning a paycheck when you need it most. Employers are prohibited from asking for proof of pregnancy. Purpose: Use this law to get extra rest or bathroom breaks, permission to eat or drink at your workstation, a larger uniform, changed work. While you're pregnant, you might need a change to your job duties or work environment to stay healthy. NY workers have the right to reasonable accommodations. No one-size-fits-all pregnancy accommodation or leave policies will be sufficient to meet these needs as limitations will differ per employee. The PDA covers the same employers and employees as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.