Ferguson Signs New EO for Menopause Workplace Accommodations in Washington
SEATTLE — Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Monday, June 1, directing Washington state agencies to strengthen workplace support for employees experiencing menopause and perimenopause, framing the move as a practical step to retain experienced workers and reduce economic losses tied to a natural life stage that affects millions. “We are losing women in […]
Providence hit with lawsuit for failing to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees
SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown sued Providence Health & Services on Wednesday, May 13, accusing the state’s largest health care provider of repeatedly denying pregnant and nursing employees the reasonable workplace accommodations required by state law. “Taking commonsense steps to keep pregnant and nursing employees and their babies safe and healthy isn’t optional […]
