Breastfeeding in the Workplace-- Feedback Requested by Feb 22

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The Department of Labor is requesting comments from the public regarding an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The amendment requires employers to accommodate nursing mothers-- reasonable break times, a private place to pump-- for up to one year after the birth of her child. YAY!

I think this is a great step forward in acknowledging the benefits of nursing and the needs of nursing mothers in the workplace. I nursed Goose for 16 months (a tad longer than I wanted), but there is no way I could have continued for that long had I been working outside the home.

If you feel passionate about this issue, please read the notice and supporting information, and provide comments here (click on "Submit a Comment" orange button on right of page) to help with interpretation of the amendment.