Effective March 10, 2010 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) contains an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) imposing two basic requirements for new mothers to express breast milk.
1.) Provide a reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after the child’s birth each time such employee has need to express the milk; and
2.) Provide a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public, which may be used by an employee to express breast milk.
The law does not require an employer to pay an employee during these breaks. This new amendment only applies to non-exempt (hourly) employees.
Creighton University supports mothers and is committed to providing flexibility regarding an employee’s work hours to allow for adequate time to express breast milk. The university is working diligently to provide additional and enhanced facilities on campus.
Location | Amenities | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
Harper Center, Room 1006 | Table, chair, and sink. Key can be obtained at the Welcome Center located on the 2nd level. | Welcome Center |
Health Sciences Library, Room 267 | Chair, end table, sink, mini-fridge | The room can be scheduled by contacting the HSL Main Desk at ext. 5109 or ext. 5138 |
Hixson Lied, Room 185 | Cubicle, refrigerator, sink and locker (must provide own lock). | Centralized Reservations |
Law School | Two rooms available to students, faculty, and staff. Electrical outlet. | Assistant Dean |
Wareham Basement, Room L01A | Sink, refrigerator, chair, end table, lock on door. | Wareham Assistant |
If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact your HR Representative at 402.280.2709.
