The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), passed by Congress in June 2023, provides essential protections for pregnant and postpartum workers in the United States. This law applies to any employer with 15 or more employees and mandates that reasonable accommodations be made for workers experiencing pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. This includes the possibility of opting out of return-to-office mandates, allowing for remote work as a reasonable accommodation. The legislation aims to address the decline in labor force participation among mothers, which fell from 80% in 2023 to 77% by August 2025. Employment attorney Daphne Delvaux emphasizes the importance of understanding these rights to help mothers navigate work-life balance during this critical time. With the infrastructure for remote work already established during the pandemic, employers are expected to adapt to these new requirements to support their employees effectively.