 Accommodations for Nursing Mothers

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NURSING MOTHERS

In accordance with the New York City Human Rights Law, the foundation provides reasonable accommodations for nursing mothers for lactation.

We have designated the “Wellness Room” as the sanitary space free from intrusion for nursing mothers to pump and/or express breast milk at any time during the work day. We provide this accommodation for as long a period as desired following the birth of a child. Our Wellness Room complies with the requirements for a lactation room under the New York City Human Rights Law: it can be locked, and includes a refrigerator, sink with running water, chair, electrical outlet, and surface space for personal belongings.

In all cases, a nursing mother’s use of the Wellness Room takes priority over use by another

employee for any purpose that is not pumping and/or expressing breast milk. If more than one employee is nursing, we ask that they work out with each other the times for use of the Wellness Room. If the access and use cannot be resolved in this manner, we ask the employees to please see human resources.

It is expected that each nursing mother, and any employee using the room, will share in the responsibility to keep the Wellness Room clean, using the wipes provided to clean surface areas, and clearing and organizing personal items out of the way of others who use the room. Expressed milk stored in the refrigerator should be clearly labeled with name and date.

If there are any questions or concerns with respect to access, use of the Wellness Room or priority for nursing mothers, please see human resources. HR will respond in a reasonable timeframe, not to exceed five business days.

This policy statement is not a contract of employment. The Wallace Foundation reserves the right to change or revoke this policy statement at any time without notice. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Accommodations for Nursing Mothers March 2019