lactation accommodation

The City of Los Angeles, Personnel Department is pleased to announce the adoption of a citywide lactation accommodation policy to support the rights of our employed mothers to continue breastfeeding after they return to work.

LACTATION ACCOMMODATION POLICY

City-wide lactation accommodation policy to support the rights of our employed mothers to continue breastfeeding after they return to work.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A list of the most commonly asked questions about implementation of the lactation accommodation policy.

DESIGNATED LACTATION ROOMS

For information about designated lactation rooms, please contact your Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator.

INTERNET RESOURCES

CDC's Breastmilk Storage Guidelines: This website provides current information on how to safely store breastmilk.
OSHA's definition of Breast Milk: According to OSHA, breast milk is not included in the standard definition of "potentially infectious materials." Therefore, contact with breast milk does not constitute an occupational exposure as defined by the standard.
WomensHealth.gov - Breastfeeding Support: This website provides information on a number of women related health issues and breastfeeding.
Women, Infant & Children: WIC is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children.