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New Jersey: New Breastfeeding Anti-Discrimination Measures

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January 8, 2018

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Governor Chris Christie recently signed Senate Bill S-2709, amending the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination to include breastfeeding and expressing milk as a protected class.  This amendment implements anti-discrimination measures for breastfeeding employees and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to breastfeeding employees.

San Francisco, CA: New Ordinance Regarding Breastfeeding; Salary History Inquiries Prohibited

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January 1 and July 1, 2018, respectively

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San Francisco employers should be aware of two new ordinances that impact workplace practices.  The Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance and the Parity in Pay Ordinance impose new obligations on employers and their managing staff.  Key provisions of each ordinance are described below.