The law says that it is pregnancy discrimination to treat a woman unfavourably because of her pregnancy or pregnancy-related illness. It's 'pregnancy and maternity discrimination' if you're treated badly because you're pregnant, or you were pregnant.Explore the legal issues relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace. Published: 14 Aug, 2024 Agency workers are protected against discrimination during pregnancy and after childbirth. Most agency workers are entitled to maternity pay. Employers need to be aware of their obligations under the Equality Act 2010 to avoid discriminating against women on grounds of pregnancy and maternity. In this guide, we'll explain what pregnancy discrimination is, examples, and how to prevent it in the workplace. How you can deal with maternity discrimination as a senior employee? All workers are protected against discrimination if you are dismissed or treated unfairly because of pregnancy or childbirth.