What are the Requirements for Employers?

The requirements are simple: a clean private area to express milk and a short break every 2 to 3 hours.

 

Supporting Nursing Employees Benefits Everyone!

Higher Productivity – providing breastfeeding support results in higher productivity, increased employee satisfaction, strong company loyalty and lower employee turn-over.

Less Missed Work – parents of formula-fed infants miss three times as much work as compared to parents of breastfed babies.

Good Investment – companies with lactation programs experience a positive return on investment.

Improved Status – supporting breastfeeding employees improves your business’ reputation in your community.

Complying with the Federal Breaktime for Nursing Mother’s Law can be as Simple as Providing:

• Flexible break time for employees to express milk or nurse their babies
• A private, non-bathroom place with a door that locks
• A written policy outlining your support
• Information on how to combine employment with breastfeeding

Worksite Lactation Policy

Having a worksite lactation support policy in place is a great way to ensure both the health and productivity of your workforce. Here are some policy examples:

• Sample Workplace Breastfeeding Policy
• Lactation Accommodation King County