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California Lactation Accommodation Addendum (AB 1976)
CA AB 1976 lactation accommodation — private space (not a bathroom), break time, refrigeration.
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Private Space Required
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Employers must provide a room or other location for an employee to express breast milk in private. The space cannot be a bathroom. It must be in close proximity to the work area, shielded from view, and free from intrusion.
Break Time
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Reasonable break time as needed for an employee to express milk. The break should run concurrently with regular paid breaks if possible; additional time is unpaid.
Refrigeration
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Access to a refrigerator or cooler suitable for storing expressed milk.
Notice & Anti-Retaliation
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Employees must inform HR of their need for accommodation. Retaliation for exercising this right is prohibited; remedies include reinstatement, back pay, and statutory damages.
Common use cases
CA employer compliance
New parent return-to-work
Frequently asked questions
How long must the accommodation be provided?
For up to 1 year after the child's birth, per federal PUMP Act (extended from FLSA original 1 year).
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