OMA Opposes Creating New Class of “Protected Employees”

The OMA testified against SB 301 this week, a bill that would require employers to provide certain accommodations for conditions related to an employee’s pregnancy.

The association opposes creating a new class of protected employees when the class already has protections under the law.  Both the Pregancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disability Act provide protections in current law for conditions related to an employee’s pregnancy.