ACCOMMODATING LACTATING EMPLOYEES

Best Practices:

• Written Policy in Employee Handbook

  • Outline employee's rights, how to request accommodation, how the employer will respond, and how to file a complaint​

• Allow Break Time​

  • A "reasonable amount" of time is likely around 20-30 minutes but is not defined by law​

  • Break time is concurrent with paid break, but taking longer can be unpaid

• Provide Appropriate Location

  • Not a bathroom, safe, clean and free from intrusion​

  • Close proximity to workspace, access to electricity, a place to sit, and a surface to place a pump

  • Access to sink with running water, and refrigerator or cooler for milk storage