UA Little Rock is committed to maintaining a safe and non-discriminatory learning and working environment for all members of our University community. This includes providing support and resources to those who are pregnant, parenting, or experiencing related conditions. UA Little Rock encourages employees who are pregnant to disclose this information to the Director of Title IX and Employee Relations if they are seeking accommodations.
The US Department of Education’s regulation implementing Title IX specifically prohibits discrimination against an employee based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions. If you are a pregnant or parenting person, UA Little Rock has resources to help you.
Title IX and Pregnancy
The Title IX regulation, at 34 C.F.R. § 106.31(a), states as follows: “Except as provided elsewhere in this part, no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives Federal financial assistance.”
Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination against an individual based on pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions. Title IX also ensures the right to take medically necessary leave and to be free of harassment, intimidation, or other discrimination because of pregnancy-related conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions for Employees
Who can I contact for assistance in Human Resources regarding pregnancy, parenting, and related medical conditions?
- For help with family medical leave, contact Cynthia Evans at [email protected] or 501-916-5709.
- For more information, visit the Family Medical Leave Act
- For help with your employee benefits, contact Debra Simpson-Webster at [email protected] or 501-916-5710.
- For help with pregnancy-related accommodations as an employee, contact Emily Bell at [email protected] or 501-916-5716.
- For general inquiries about pregnancy support and pregnancy discrimination, contact Emily Bell at [email protected] or 501-916-5716.
- To make a report of potential pregnancy discrimination, use the Title IX Incident Reporting Form.
Where can I get more information on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)?
Please go to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act FAQ provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Please follow this link for UA Little Rock Policy “Accommodations Pertaining to Pregnancy, Childbirth, or Related Medical Conditions.”
If you have questions or need to request accommodations under the PWFA, please contact Emily Bell at [email protected] or 501-916-5716.
Does the university have designated areas for mothers to breastfeed, pump milk, or address other needs related to breastfeeding throughout the day?
Yes, please visit our Lactation Rooms page.
Where can I get more information on the Providing Urgent Maternal Protection for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act)?
Please read this Fact Sheet on the PUMP ACT from the United States Department of Labor.
Please read this PUMP Act FAQ provided by the United States Department of Labor.