PUMP Act Implementation Resources

The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act addresses one of the most challenging barriers to breastfeeding – going back to work – by protecting the right to pump during the work day. It will take all of us to help spread the word about these important protections and support businesses and families as they navigate these changes.

The resources compiled below provide helpful tools for educating the public about the PUMP Act as well as practical tips and tools for employers and employees.

Public Education Resources

PUMP Act Coalition (A Better Balance, American Civil Liberties Union, Center for WorkLife Law, MomsRising, National WIC Association, U.S. Breastfeeding Committee):
- The PUMP Act Explained: What You Should Know About the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act
- PUMP Act Graphics Folder
  - Feel free to download and share these graphics on social media
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition:
- Printable postcard

Resources for Employers

Department of Labor:
- FLSA Protections to Pump at Work webpage
- Field Assistance Bulletin on Enforcement of Protections for Employees to Pump Breast Milk at Work
  - The Field Bulletin includes important information from DOL on the agency’s interpretation and enforcement of the law, including related to compensation, space requirements, and posting requirements
- Understanding Federal Protections for Pumping at Work: Employer Responsibilities
- Updated FLSA poster reflecting current pump at work requirements
- WHD Fact Sheet #73, FLSA Protections for Employees to Pump at Work
- FLSA Protections to Pump at Work Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Office on Women’s Health:
- Supporting Nursing Moms at Work
Center for Health Equity, education, & Research: Mississippi WINS Employer Toolkit

Resources for Employees

A Better Balance/Center for WorkLife Law:
- Know Your Rights Resources:
  - Talking to Your Boss About Your Pump - English
  - Talking to Your Boss About Your Pump - Spanish
- Free Legal Helplines:
  - Contact the Center for WorkLife Law free legal hotline by emailing [email protected] or calling (415) 703-8276.
  - Contact the A Better Balance free legal hotline by completing the online form or calling 1-833-633-3222

Center for WorkLife Law:
- Pregnant at Work: Breastfeeding Employees
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
- 5 Tips for Returning to Work and Breastfeeding
Department of Labor:
- Call or visit any Wage and Hour Office to ask questions or file a complaint: I-866-4USWAGE (1-866-487-9243)
- What to Expect From Your Employer When You're Expecting webpage
- Employment Protections for Workers Who Are Pregnant or Nursing
- Pump at work employee rights card
- Pump at work door hanger
MomsRising:
- Pregnant or Pumping at Work? YOU have new legal rights!

If you have questions about the PUMP Act, contact [email protected] to get in touch with the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee or be directed to one of the following coalition partners: A Better Balance, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for WorkLife Law, MomsRising, or the National WIC Association.