Pregnancy Accommodations by State

More than 30 states and cities have laws mandating employers to provide pregnant employees with an accommodation, as needed. Read blog post…

State Specific Pregnancy Accommodation Requirements

Alabama

Who is covered: State employees
What type of reasonable accommodations: An employee can use their accumulated sick leave for maternity leave, if they work until their pregnancy disables them and return to work as soon as they are no longer disabled. (AL Code § 670-X-14-.02)
Notice requirement: Doctor’s verification of disability may be necessary.

Alaska

Who is covered: State employees
What type of reasonable accommodations: A pregnant employee can request a transfer to a different job if her doctor recommends it, there is an open position available, and she is qualified for the role. (AK Stat. § 39.20.520)
Notice requirement: If family leave is foreseeable based on the expected birth or adoption, the employee should give the employer as much advance notice as possible. If the leave is for scheduled medical care, the employee should try to arrange appointments to minimize disruption to their workplace’s operations.

Arizona

Who is covered: State employees
What type of reasonable accommodations: An employee can use up to 40 hours of their yearly sick leave for their own illness, disability, or injury related to pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage or abortion. An employee can also use the leave to care for a sick spouse, child, or parent who needs medical care due to an illness, injury, disability caused by a pregnancy-related condition. (AZ Rev. Stat. § 41-1463)
Notice requirement: Evidence substantiating the need for leave may be required.

California