Pumping at Work Schedule Generator
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Your Rights: The PUMP Act
The federal PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (2022) requires employers to provide:
Break Time
Reasonable break time to pump for 1 year after birth
Private Space
A private, non-bathroom room with a lock, shielded from view
All Employees
Covers ALL workers (expanded from hourly-only in 2022)
Exemption: Employers with fewer than 50 employees may be exempt if they can prove "undue hardship."
States with Extra Protections
These states go beyond the federal PUMP Act:
| State | Key Protections |
|---|---|
| New York | 3 years (not 1), paid 30-min breaks, written policy required |
| California | Paid breaks, sink & fridge required, multi-employee room standards |
| Illinois | Paid breaks, applies to all employers (no size exemption) |
| Oregon | 30-min paid breaks, all employers |
| Minnesota | Paid breaks, electrical outlet required |
| Washington | 2 years (not 1), paid breaks |
| Colorado | 2 years, paid breaks |
| Vermont | 3 years, all employers |
| Maine | 3 years, all employers |
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This schedule is a general guide based on typical pumping needs and CDC storage guidelines. Consult your lactation consultant or pediatrician for personalized advice.