Biden Admin Adds Abortion to Pregnant Women’s Workplace Benefits

The legislation was passed with bipartisan support ‘with the intent that abortion would not be included,’ a Republican lawmaker said.

President Joe Biden meets with guests during Greek Independence Day at the White House, on April 4, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Women going for abortions may soon be able to make their employers provide additional breaks, time off from work, and telework benefits under a new rule being implemented by the Biden administration.

On April 15, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which requires employers to offer “reasonable accommodations” to workers affected by “pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.”