WORKERS in the United States are now entitled to time off and other accommodations for abortions, miscarriages and other pregnancy-related medical conditions under a new law.

The new regulations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was passed with bipartisan Congressional support in December 2022 but sparked controversy last year when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) included abortions in its draft rules.

Under the new language of the regulations, workers can ask for time off to obtain an abortion and recover from the procedure.