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workplace accommodations
Coverage of workplace accommodations in the Nexus archive.
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- Pleasanton school district settles $60K pregnancy discrimination dispute
The Pleasanton Unified School District agreed to a $60,000 settlement after being accused of illegally firing a custodian for requesting pregnancy-related accommodations. The California Civil Rights Department confirmed the settlement following allegations of pregnancy discrimination.
- Shifting attitudes on menopause drive lawmakers to push for new protections
Rhode Island Sen. Lori Urso sponsored a 2025 bill to add workplace accommodations for menopause- and perimenopause-related conditions to state law, reflecting a generational shift toward addressing menopause in legislation. Over 60 menopause-related bills have been introduced nationwide this year, with 26 states enacting such laws since 2019.