North Dakota Strengthens Pregnancy Protections

The North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits employers of all sizes from failing or refusing to make reasonable accommodations for an otherwise qualified individual with a physical or mental disability because that individual is pregnant. 

North Dakota has enacted House Bill 1450, which takes effect August 1, 2023 and clarifies that “pregnant” includes pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.

Next Steps

North Dakota employers should review their policies and procedures covering pregnancy in the workplace and train supervisors to ensure compliance with House Bill 1450 by August 1, 2023.

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