Breastfeeding in the workplace
State and federal laws require employers to provide accommodations for breastfeeding employees to express their milk.
Links and handouts to assist parents
Training
- Workplace Lactation Accommodation: The Basics for Supporting Breastfeeding in the Workplace and Community:
Resources for employers
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Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers (Colorado Department of Labor and Employment).
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Break Time for Nursing Mothers (U.S. Department of Labor).
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Workplace Support in Federal Law (U.S. Breastfeeding Committee).
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Supporting Nursing Moms at Work: Employer Solutions (Womenshealth.gov).
- Making It Work Toolkit for employers.
- Colorado Employer Toolkit.
- Make a Breastfeeding-Friendly Health Department.
Print materials
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Sample workplace policies: