Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant.The law says that it is pregnancy discrimination to treat a woman unfavourably because of her pregnancy or pregnancy-related illness. Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Agency workers are protected against discrimination during pregnancy and after childbirth. Most agency workers are entitled to maternity pay. You may file a complaint using either the Client Discrimination Complaint (J-020) form or you may write or type your own statement. With a rise in the number of lawsuits alleging federal claims of pregnancy discrimination, ensure your managers are in compliance with state and federal laws. All workers are protected against discrimination if you are dismissed or treated unfairly because of pregnancy or childbirth. It's illegal to treat someone unfairly because they're pregnant, or on maternity leave.