Completing and documenting its investigation of the student's complaint of pregnancy discrimination. Pregnancy discrimination is also considered sex discrimination.Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. Statement of NonDiscrimination. A Charge of Discrimination can be completed through our EEOC Public Portal after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Q. What recourse do I have if I believe I have been subjected to pregnancy discrimination? Direct evidence includes a clear statement of discriminatory intent. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy. It is included in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.