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What are my rights to pump breast milk at work?

Short answer

Most employees have the right to reasonable break time and a private place, not a bathroom, to pump for one year after birth.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

U.S. Department of Labor: FMLAdol.gov
U.S. Department of Labor: break time for nursing mothersdol.gov
EEOC: Pregnant Workers Fairness Acteeoc.gov