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2026 Tools & Tactics Webinar: Pregnancy Protections: A Bumpy Road of Legal Protections!

Thursday, June 25
9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET

Employees who are affected by pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions (which can include fertility and even menopause conditions) have more workplace protections than ever. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), in particular, represents an epic expansion for employees adding to the state and federal pregnancy-related laws already in place. As a result, it is important for employers to understand these laws and stay up to date.

In this webinar, we will provide practical advice to help employers understand and comply with the many and varied state and federal laws applicable to employees impacted by pregnancy. We will address:

  • Accommodation and anti-discrimination laws
  • Leave of absence and statutory disability laws
  • Lactation breaks and wage and hour laws
  • New trends such as laws protecting employees need accommodations relating to menopause

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the applicable laws that protect employees impacted by pregnancy including the PWFA, PUMP Act, the FMLA, the ADA, the PDA, and more.
  • Familiarize yourself with the various resources published by the EEOC and DOL relating to pregnancy protections.
  • Learn practical tips on how to handle internal training, policies and responding to employees who are impacted by pregnancy when they request leave or accommodations.
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Presented by

Lana Steven, JD
Assistant Vice President &
Senior Compliance Counsel
Reliance Matrix
Nell Walker
Nell Walker, JD
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel &
Chief Compliance Officer
Reliance Matrix

This session qualifies for the following CEUs:

1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, 1 CPDM and 1 SHRM

TO QUALIFY FOR CEUs

  • You must attend the full duration of the webinar. Following the webinar and once attendance has been confirmed, you will receive an email with CEU reporting information.
  • You must register for and watch the webinar individually. Group participation does not qualify for CEU credit.

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Lana Steven, JD
Assistant Vice President &
Senior Compliance Counsel
Reliance Matrix

Lana is the Assistant Vice President and Senior Product Compliance Counsel for Reliance Matrix, and an industry expert in the areas of ADA and FMLA compliance. She is a frequent author and presenter on a variety of topics relating to leave of absence and disability and has advised businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and government entities in all aspects of employment law for over 20 years. Lana holds a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She also attended the University of Denver for her undergraduate degree in journalism and public policy and business minor graduating magna cum laude.

Nell Walker
Nell Walker, JD
Vice President, Deputy General Counsel &
Chief Compliance Officer
Reliance Matrix

Nell Walker is Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer for Matrix Absence Management, Inc. (Reliance Matrix). She leads an all‑attorney Product Compliance team responsible for the development, deployment, and continuous refinement of Reliance Matrix’s service offerings, including integrated solutions and best practices across absence, disability, and productivity.

A dynamic leader, Nell brings more than 25 years of cross‑functional experience in disability, employment, and healthcare law, gained across major group carriers and healthcare organizations. Her broad perspective enables her to view employee benefits through both provider and consumer lenses, helping Reliance Matrix and its clients achieve practical, compliant, and high‑impact outcomes.

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Seth Turner, Chief Strategy Officer
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Chief Strategy Officer

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Lana Steven, JD
Assistant Vice President &
Senior Compliance Counsel
Reliance Matrix

Lana is the Assistant Vice President and Senior Product Compliance Counsel for Reliance Matrix, and an industry expert in the areas of ADA and FMLA compliance. She is a frequent author and presenter on a variety of topics relating to leave of absence and disability and has advised businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and government entities in all aspects of employment law for over 20 years. Lana holds a J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She also attended the University of Denver for her undergraduate degree in journalism and public policy and business minor graduating magna cum laude.