Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant.It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. People who face discriminatory or retaliatory behavior at work because they are pregnant can stand up for their rights to fair employment. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has initiated multiple actions against employers for allegedly violating the PWFA. We help employees with California pregnancy discrimination cases. Call us for a telephone consultation at (800) 668-7984 or contact us online. Like most civil laws, the affected individual has to complain to whichever agency has jurisdiction. I just started a new job on April 19. I'm 27 weeks pregnant now.