New law requires telework option for pregnant women
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(4/22/24) - In today's Federal Newscast: The Defense Health Agency and the Defense Innovation Unit are askingfor ideas to make DoD health care more human-centered. The Defense Department, once again, dominates the President's Cup Cybersecurity Competition. And the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Actincludes a requirement for a telework option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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