The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) hosted a webinar titled "Navigating the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act" on February 20, 2024. This event was part of the CBA's Young Lawyers Section's Bridge the Gap Series, aimed at assisting individuals in developing a comprehensive personal and professional skills toolkit as they transition from law students to seasoned practitioners.
The webinar focused on the history of workplace protections afforded to pregnant employees and provided guidance on navigating the rights established by the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Key topics included the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's implementation and potential regulation of the PWFA, as well as strategies for employers to ensure compliance with the new law.
Notable speakers included Amanda DeMatteis and Meaghan Kirby from Garrison Law, along with attorneys Cindy Cieslak and Lauren Graham. They shared their insights and expertise on the subject, offering valuable perspectives to attendees.
This webinar was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, human resources personnel, and employers seeking to understand and implement the provisions of the PWFA effectively.
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Speakers(4)
Amanda DeMatteis
Partner at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C.
Amanda DeMatteis focuses her practice on discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and contract disputes. She also represents clients in workplace injury claims and workers’ compensation cases.
Cindy Cieslak
Partner at Rose Kallor LLP
Cindy Cieslak focuses her practice on defending clients against discrimination, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, retaliation, and more in state and federal courts.
Lauren Graham
Associate at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP
Lauren Graham practices within the firm’s Construction, Fidelity & Surety practice group.
Meaghan Kirby
Associate at Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C.
Meaghan Kirby has experience representing and advising employees in matters involving claims of employment discrimination on the basis of age or disability, wrongful termination, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, and employment contract disputes.
Event Details
- Date
- February 20, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, human resources personnel, and employers.