The New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) interpretation of Section 206-c increases the difficulty in which a workplace must provide accommodation for a nursing woman.
The Development of lactation legislation
Prior to the early 2000’s, employers …show more content…
Emily Lloyds position of the commissioner of DEP is highly influential and is a mayoral appointment. The mayors current policies regarding lactation room accommodations states that the city will take creative measures to increase breast feeding by 2020. With that goal in mind, Emily’s decision to expand the agency’s lactation program would be supported by city hall. Martha’s role as the Director of Equal Opportunity (EEO) within DEP is also crucial to policy changes for accommodations due to their role of processing claims and