Chest Milk Expression. In alignment with our values, we understand chestfeeding to be a normal and non- offensive practice that does not violate dress codes, staff conduct, or otherwise constitute inappropriate workplace behavior. Staff are not required to leave a meeting or workspace in order to chestfeed or use a chest pump, but they may choose to do so at their discretion and preference. All staff may take paid breaks, as needed, to express chest milk in a location of their choosing. For in-person events hosted by JVP national, employees will be provided with a room for milk expression that will be appropriate, private, well-lit, and with access to refrigeration. No employee who requires access to a private area for milk expression shall be required to attend in-person events that do not provide the criteria above. No employee shall be discriminated against for chestfeeding or expressing milk during the work period, and employees will retain the right to opt to attend the event virtually should they indicate their preference for doing so. Employees will not be disciplined solely on the basis of their choice on attending virtually or in-person.
