Discover your rights as a working parent in Australia with this concise guide, covering anti-discrimination laws and fair work standards. If you're pregnant and working in paid employment, you need to discuss work and leave arrangements with your employer.Request for Pregnancy Disability Leave; Retaliation for Protesting Discrimination; Request for Leave for an Employee's Own Serious Health Condition. It is against the law for your employer to treat you badly because you are pregnant or have parental responsibilities. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a pregnant worker differently from others because of their pregnancy status. Gain the caution and control to navigate past potential employment practice violations such as pregnancy discrimination, termination and sexual harassment.