California law prohibits workplace discrimination and harassment based on SEX/GENDER (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions).

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Notice DFEH-E07P-ENG / December 2018

For Employers

Research shows that nursing parents who get support to pump at work miss less work and are more productive and loyal to their company.

• What is the “Break time for Nursing Mothers” law?
• Lactation Accommodation:
  California Labor Code Chapter 3.8 Sections 1030-1033
  Código Laboral de California Sec.1030
• Breastfeeding Support FAQs for Employers

For Employees

Breastfeeding parents going back to work: Have you talked to your employer about this law?

• Your Rights as a Breastfeeding Employee
• Understanding Protections for Pregnant and Lactating Workers

Hand expression and pumping can be great tools for breastfeeding moms. Both help you provide milk for your baby when you are apart. Learn more here »

Learn how You Can Continue Breastfeeding after returning to work or school:

• Making a personal lactation plan
• Keeping up a good supply
• Do you need a pump, and how to get one
• Laws that protect a mother’s right to express milk at work
• Questions to ask your employer
• Tips for childcare providers
• And much more!

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