Lactation AccommodationsDepartment Policy Training

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It’s The Law

• CA State Labor Code§1030

• Federal Lactation Accommodation Law FLSA§7(r)

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County of Los Angeles

• Countywide Employee Worksite Lactation Accommodation Policy– PPG 705

http://hr.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhr/employee_benefits

– Departments implement Policy– Support from DHR, Employee Benefits, Lactation

Accommodation Program

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HR Matters

Communicate Policy Train Staff

Share Resources

Provide Encouragement

GOALS

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Employed Mothers Need….

TimeRemove milkStore milkClean up

SpacePrivateCleanClose proximityNot a bathroom/toilet stall

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Resources

Internet Based Tool Kithttp://hr.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhr/employee_benefits

BrochureFAQsLactation Rooms and CoordinatorsManualPolicy (PPG 705)PosterResources/Helpful LinksTraining Presentation

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Policy: Break Time

Reasonable Break Time

Can use existing breaksAdditional unpaid breaksCan use accrued paid timeCan adjust work schedule

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Policy: Private Location

Room with:

Electrical outletComfortable seatingCan lock, if possiblePrivate Not bathroom/toilet stall Close proximity

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Policy: Dedicated Space

Shows commitmentReduces conflicts

A list of designated space is available through:

DHR, Employee Benefits, Lactation Accommodation Program

Best practice suggestion, not mandated by law

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Policy: Temporary Space

Private officeSupervisor’s officeConference room/securedWomen’s lounges *Cot roomsWellness roomsCloset or storage **

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Alternate Space Ideas

Multi-User Rooms

Accommodates manyCo-worker supportIncreased milk supply

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Space: Helpful Tips

Near sinkRefrigeratorMulti-user pumpsMessage board

Best practice suggestions, not mandated by law

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Policy: Non-Traditional

Field and Traveling StaffGood faith, interactive processIdentify reasonable accommodations

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Policy: Non-Traditional

Some Reasonable Accommodations are:

Limited Light DutyReassignmentModified work schedules

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Policy: Notification

Provide copy of policyEvery incoming employee

At new hire and transfer orientationsPregnancy or adoption leaves

FMLA Coordinators before they go on leaveReturn-to-Work Coordinators when they return

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Policy: “Appendix A”

Return-to-Work CoordinatorsComplete the formFiles original copy

Copies to:EmployeeDirect supervisor

Monitoring

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Policy: Atmosphere of Tolerance

County policy: Breastfeeding and lactation are promoted No discrimination of breastfeeding womenNo harassment of breastfeeding women

Discrimination or Harassment Interferes with work performanceCreates a hostile workplaceIs sex discrimination

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Breastfeeding Support Resources

Health Care ProviderWIC Community Resources

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Implementation Tool Kit

Tool KitWebsite

BrochureFAQsLactation Rooms and CoordinatorsManualPolicy (PPG 705)PosterResources/Helpful LinksTraining Presentation

http://hr.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhr/employee_benefits

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Thank You

Contact:

DHR, Employee Benefits Lactation Accommodation Program

http://hr.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dhr/employee_benefits

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