As of June 27, 2023, most Ohio employers are required to provide pregnancy accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Pregnancy discrimination is against the law.The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. These laws collectively ensure that pregnant employees cannot be discriminated against or fired simply for being pregnant. There are no legal deadlines for telling your employer you are pregnant. Employers with 15 or more employees cannot reject applicants because they are pregnant. If you work for an employer that has 50 or more employees in a 75-mile radius, you are also eligible for FMLA leave during and after your pregnancy. If you are pregnant or recently gave birth, you may require certain changes to your work environment in order to carry out your job-related tasks. The law stated only that pregnant workers should be treated the same as other employees, not that they deserved special consideration. FMLA gives you the right to take time off work, but your employer doesn't have to pay you while you are on leave.