Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant.The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Pregnancy discrimination is also considered sex discrimination. Download our FREE eBook for more information and tips for working pregnant mothers. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. We have put together a FREE guide to help you learn more about your rights and how to deal with pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. In 1972, the EEOC interpreted the prohibition on sex discrimination to include pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and prohibits sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Employers are not permitted to discriminate against employees who are pregnant.