In a recent development, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new guidelines stating that employers in the United States must accommodate employees who seek abortions or use birth control. The EEOC, which enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, emphasized that employers cannot discriminate against employees based on their reproductive health decisions.
The guidelines clarify that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees seeking to undergo abortions or use birth control. This includes allowing employees time off for medical appointments related to abortions or providing insurance coverage for birth control methods.
