It is against the law to terminate an employee or refuse to hire an applicant because she is pregnant or because of a pregnancy-related condition, or to. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy.Understand what the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is and your rights as an employee. Speak with a New York City pregnancy discrimination lawyer today. Complete this form to make a report of discrimination. You can make this report whether or not you wish to be involved in an official complaint. Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state and federal laws. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act in New York protects employees from discrimination due to their pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to either. Call us at (212) 480-4500 or use our online form to schedule an appointment with a gender discrimination lawyer.