The bill amends RCW 49.92.020 to enhance pregnancy-related accommodations in the workplace by clarifying the requirements for written certification from health care professionals and ensuring the confidentiality of personal information related to employees who seek such accommodations. It prohibits employers from taking adverse actions against employees who request or utilize accommodations and specifies that employers cannot require employees to take leave if other reasonable accommodations are available. Additionally, the bill mandates that any break time for expressing milk must be compensated at the employee's regular rate and not deducted from paid leave.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW, establishing that records maintained by the Department of Labor and Industries that reveal personal information about employees or applicants involved in complaints or investigations under chapter 49.92 RCW are confidential and not subject to public inspection. It defines "personal information" broadly, including names, addresses, and medical information related to pregnancy or childbirth, while allowing for certain disclosures under specific circumstances. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 49.92.020