Employment Attorney Giselle Gutierrez Highlights Pregnancy Protections at HR Miami Legal Update Tour

Giselle Gutierrez, employment attorney and founder of Exhibit G Law Firm, co-delivered a significant session on pregnancy protections during HR Miami's Legal Update Tour 2025 at the Biltmore Hotel. As a board member of HR Miami who helped plan the educational program, Gutierrez played a crucial role in shaping the event's focus on emerging employment issues affecting women in the workforce.

Gutierrez co-presented alongside Carmen Manrara Cartaya of Continental PLLC on the requirements of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), offering employers and human resources leaders concrete strategies for compliance. Her presentation addressed the rapidly evolving landscape of pregnancy protections and the rights of working mothers, providing practical guidance that HR professionals can implement immediately in their organizations.

Our workplaces are evolving, but pregnancy discrimination remains far too common, said Gutierrez during her presentation. The PWFA gives us a framework to truly support expecting and new mothers. 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 and significance for employers across industries.

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 attendees with actionable compliance strategies that can help organizations avoid costly litigation while creating more supportive work environments for pregnant employees.

In addition to her presentation role, Gutierrez contributed to the development of the program's content as part of the HR Miami planning team. Her focus on emerging employment issues helped shape a program that delivered both relevance and depth to attendees seeking to stay current with evolving workplace regulations. The legal update tour featured respected practitioners including Thomas Raine, Fabian Ruiz, David S. Harvey, and David Miklas, who provided insights on restrictive covenants, investigations, compliance risks, and employee litigation.

The emphasis on pregnancy protections reflects growing recognition of the need for comprehensive workplace accommodations for pregnant workers. As organizations navigate the requirements of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sessions like Gutierrez's provide essential guidance for creating inclusive workplaces that support working mothers throughout their pregnancy and postpartum periods. This focus on practical compliance strategies helps employers mitigate legal risks while fostering environments where pregnancy does not jeopardize career advancement or employment stability.