The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) ushered in a range of new responsibilities for employers. Among them is the requirement that employers provide reasonable time and a private place for employees to express breast milk for nursing children.
Though the law took effect in March 2010, it has recently been gaining increased attention due to a decision by the first federal court to interpret the provision, and a newly issued report by the Labor Department assessing employer compliance with the law. Therefore, the time is ripe for employers to ensure that they understand what the law requires of them and make sure that they are ready and able to comply with it.
