Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant.It is against the law to terminate an employee or refuse to hire an applicant because she is pregnant or because of a pregnancy-related condition, or to. This means that employers cannot base hiring, firing, promotions, or other employment decisions on an employee's pregnancy or related medical conditions. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. When making decisions in regards to hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, or other aspects of employment, an employer cannot factor in your pregnancy. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against women based on pregnancy. Generally, employers with 15 or more employees are subject to the law. The PDA makes any kind of discrimination based on a woman's pregnancy illegal. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy.