FAQ: PUMP Act Compliance & Workplace Lactation Space Law

Understand the PUMP Act and workplace lactation laws with this easy-to-follow FAQ. Learn how compliance and providing a proper lactation space may be simpler than you think.

Do small businesses have to comply with the PUMP Act?

Yes, but businesses with fewer than 50 employees and can demonstrate undue hardship may be exempt from the PUMP Act.

Do employers need a lactation space even if they don’t have nursing employees?

No. If no one needs to express milk, the employer does not need to provide a lactation space. It is a best practice to plan where they will make space when it is needed, which is why our Solo Lactation Pod is a great option as it’s compact, does not need to be used solely as a lactation space (phone/video calls, video training, quiet focus work, etc.), and can be rolled to new locations as pod use or floor plans change.

How many lactation spaces does my business need?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests quantity of lactation spaces based on number of female employees:

• Fewer than 100: 1 lactation space.
• 100 – 250: 2 lactation spaces.
• 250 – 500: 3 lactation spaces.
• 500 – 750: 4 lactation spaces.
• 750 – 1,000: 5 lactation spaces.
• 1,000+: 6+ lactation spaces.

What makes a lactation space compliant with the PUMP Act?

The PUMP Act requires the amenities below, but state law may expand on federal regulation:

• Private & Secure: Shielded from view and protected against intrusion.
• Non-Bathroom Location: A restroom cannot serve as a lactation space.
• Comfortable Seating: A chair, sofa, or other suitable seating.
• Work Surface: A clean table for a breast pump and personal items.
• Power: A power outlet for equipment use.
• Availability: Must be accessible whenever an employee needs to pump.

Are lactation pods compliant with the PUMP Act?

Yes. BrighterBooth‘s mobile lactation pods will make your workplace compliant with the PUMP Act.

What amenities should I look for in a lactation pod?

A well-designed lactation pod should include these standard features:

• Plug-n-Play: Only 1 power outlet needed to power the pod.
• Fully Furnished: Seating, table, mirror, lighting, power outlets, and USB ports.
• Air Quality: Circulation fans or climate control.
• Wheels: Roll the pod to a new location if pod use or floor plans change.
• Soundproofing: Acoustic design, high quality materials, and latching door.
• Easy Maintenance: Standard office cleaning vs. costly maintenance plans and subscriptions.
• Aesthetics: Universal design that blends naturally into any workplace design.
• Accessibility: ADA compliance includes wheelchair access and turnaround radius.

Why should I buy a lactation pod instead of building a permanent lactation room?

• Time & Stress: Avoid the headache of design, sourcing, construction, and closing the office.
• Modular & Mobile: Roll the pod to a new spot if floor plans change. Relocate the pod to a new location as your business grows.
• Open Office & Natural Light: Avoid solid walls and preserve natural light, save space, and retain the open office feel.
• Multipurpose & Flexible: The pod can be used for any privacy needs, including phone/video calls, video training, quiet solo work, etc.
• Turnkey & Plug-n-Play: Fully furnished and only one power outlet needed to power the pod.
• Delivery & Installation: Choose the pod’s location, and we do the rest. We manage everything from inquiry to installation.

Why should I choose BrighterBooth mobile lactation pods?

BrighterBooth is the easiest way to add a lactation space to your workplace. We offer one of the highest quality pods on the market at one of the lowest prices on the market. We manage everything from inquiry to installation, so all you have to do is choose where you want the pod, and we do the rest.

Which model best fits your space and budget?