Our team is responsible for ensuring that employees are provided reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery from any of these conditions, as well as adoption or placement of a foster child. 

We also ensure compliance with CRR 600.010 Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy for everyone within the university community.  

For employees:

• You may be entitled to accommodation of your pregnancy-related health condition under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. 
• If eligible, you may be entitled to take leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for the birth or adoption of a child or the placement of a foster child, your own serious health condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, or caring for a spouse with a serious health condition related to pregnancy or childbirth.
• Discouraging employees from seeking or using their legally-guaranteed accommodations may be considered discrimination.

Accommodations Questions & Requests

Student pregnancy-related accommodations can be requested by visiting the Student Accessibility Services website, or calling 816-235-6363.  

Employee pregnancy or related accommodations can be requested by completing the Pregnancy & Related Accommodations form, or contacting Brittany Bohrer at bab446@umkc.edu or 816-235-6910.  

For questions about intermittent or extended leave, please contact your HR Business Partner. 

Lactation Spaces on Campus 
Missouri law allows for a parent, with discretion, to breastfeed their child in any public location where the parent is otherwise authorized to be, including public spaces on the UMKC campus. However, if you would rather exercise your choice to breastfeed or pump in a private location, the University has options available. Additionally, our team can assist in making alternative arrangements should the listed options not meet your reasonable needs.