At [Company Name], we recognize the importance of supporting our employees who are breastfeeding mothers. This policy outlines our commitment to providing a supportive and accommodating environment for breastfeeding employees, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for supporting breastfeeding employees, ensuring their comfort, privacy, and ability to continue breastfeeding after returning to work.
This policy applies to all employees of [Company Name] who are breastfeeding mothers, regardless of their position, department, or work location.
Our breastfeeding policy complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to:
Breastfeeding employees are entitled to reasonable break times to express breast milk for their nursing child for up to one year after the child's birth. These breaks will be provided as frequently as needed by the employee.
The duration of each break will depend on the needs of the employee but is generally expected to be 15-30 minutes, not including the time it takes to get to and from the lactation space.
Lactation breaks will be paid if they occur during regularly scheduled paid break times. Additional time needed beyond regular paid breaks may be unpaid, in accordance with applicable laws.
[Company Name] will provide clean, private, and accessible spaces for employees to express breast milk. These spaces will meet the following criteria: