PREGNANCY AND PREGNANCY-RELATED ACCOMMODATIONS
Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Accommodations
The University is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for pregnant and parenting employees.
Pregnant employees cannot be excluded from employment opportunities, programs or services and must be treated as
others who have temporary medical conditions. Reasonable accommodations must be provided to allow a pregnant
individual to fully participate in employment opportunities. Oftentimes, pregnant and parenting employees can
arrange necessary flexibility by working directly with their supervisors or departments. Requests for accommodations
may also be made to the Human Resource Management Department.
Lactation Space: Nursing employees must be granted reasonable time and space to pump breast milk in a location that is private, clean and reasonably accessible. Bathroom stalls shall not serve as a lactation space. A list of diaper changing and lactation spaces available on campus may be accessed here:
Reasonable Accommodation: The University will provide reasonable accommodations employees to allow them to fully participate in University employment programs and services. A reasonable accommodation is one that does not cause undue hardship on the operation of the department or significant expense for the university
Examples of Reasonable Accommodations for Employees: Employees who are pregnant or have a pregnancy-related condition, are entitled to reasonable accommodations to allow them to continue employment pursuits, as long as such accommodations do not create an undue hardship on the department. Examples of accommodations are:
- flexibility with attendance including excused absences due to pregnancy or childbirth as long as the doctor says it's necessary
- adjustments such as elevator access
- allowing frequent trips to the restroom
- parking and transportation issues
- flexibility in work assignments
- allowing a leave of absence
How to Request an Accommodation: If you wish to request accommodations due to pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, please complete the Pregnancy Accommodation Request form:
Discrimination. University policy prohibits discrimination against sex/gender, which includes pregnant and parenting employees. State and federal laws also prohibit discrimination based upon sex, including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions. If you believe you have been subject to discrimination, including having been denied an accommodation for a pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, you may file a complaint with the Office of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX (OEO/AA).
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
201 S. Park Building Room 135
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Harassment: University policy prohibits sex-based harassment, including harassment based upon pregnancy. Harassment may include sexual comments or jokes related to pregnancy or gender. If the comments are sufficiently serious that it interferes with the employment environment, the harassment may constitute a violation of university policy. If you experience this sort of treatment, please contact the OEO/AA.
Retaliation: University policy prohibits anyone from retaliating against any person for making a request for an accommodation, complaining or otherwise participating in opposing a discriminatory practice.
Questions about discrimination and retaliation related to pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, and pregnancy related accommodation requests should be directed to the OEO/AA.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
201 S. Park Building Room 135
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Additional Resources
Family and Medical Leave: Employees may also be entitled to Family and Medical Leave under certain circumstances.
https://www.hr.utah.edu/absenceMgt/fmla.php
University Policies:
University Nondiscrimination Policy 1-012