HR Dive

McDonald’s employee had to pump breast milk in stockroom corner, lawsuit alleges

Since 2010, employers covered by the FLSA have been required to provide certain lactation accommodations for nursing mothers so they can express milk at work. The accommodations are required for up to ...
HR Dive

Lawsuit: USPS employees denied space to express breast milk, forced to pump in mail trucks

The U.S. Postal Service allegedly forced nursing employees to express their breast milk in unsanitary, uncomfortable and often public places, without giving them reasonable time to do so, three ...
Law

The PUMP Act: The New Law That Should be on Every Employer's Radar

The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (the PUMP Act), effective April 2023, amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and requires employers to provide reasonable break time and a location for employees ...
Women's Health

Expressing and storing breast milk: Guidance from experts

While every breastfeeding journey is unique, there are many reasons you might choose to express your breast milk. It's essential to know how to express and store breast milk safely, whether your baby ...