Employment Attorney Giselle Gutierrez Highlights Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Compliance at HR Miami Legal Update

Giselle Gutierrez, employment attorney and founder of Exhibit G Law Firm, co-delivered one of the most impactful sessions at HR Miami's Legal Update Tour 2025 at the Biltmore Hotel, focusing on the rapidly evolving landscape of pregnancy protections and working mothers' rights. Gutierrez, who also serves on the Board of HR Miami and helped plan the program, played a pivotal role in shaping the event's educational focus alongside other respected legal practitioners including Thomas Raine, Fabian Ruiz, David S. Harvey, and David Miklas.

Gutierrez co-presented with Carmen Manrara Cartaya of Continental PLLC on the requirements of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), offering employers and HR leaders concrete strategies for compliance. As an attorney recognized for her niche focus on pregnancy discrimination and postpartum accommodation rights, Gutierrez delivered clarity on an area of law that continues to gain national attention. Our workplaces are evolving, but pregnancy discrimination remains far too common, said Gutierrez. HR professionals want practical guidance they can implement immediately, and the PWFA gives us a framework to truly support expecting and new mothers.

Her presentation emphasized real-world solutions, from evaluating accommodation requests to avoiding common legal pitfalls, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted advocate for workers navigating pregnancy-related challenges. The session provided practical guidance that HR professionals can implement immediately, addressing the framework that supports expecting and new mothers in the workplace. Additional information about employment law developments can be found at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pwfa.

In addition to presenting, Gutierrez contributed to the development of the program's content as part of the HR Miami planning team. Her focus on emerging employment issues—particularly those affecting women in the workforce—helped shape a program that delivered both relevance and depth to attendees. The event covered various employment law topics including restrictive covenants, investigations, compliance risks, and employee litigation presented by the distinguished panel of legal experts. Employers seeking additional resources on workplace accommodations can visit https://www.eeoc.gov/pregnant-workers-fairness-act.