This document provides guidance regarding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act as they apply to pregnant workers. Pregnant workers should be aware that there are a number of federal and California state laws that protect the employment rights of pregnant employees.The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits employers with a minimum of 15 employees from: Refusing to hire a woman because of pregnancy. The city law prohibits pregnancy discrimination if your employer has at least four employees. If you believe that your employer has unlawfully discriminated against you because of your pregnancy, contact the Akin Law Group at 866.685.5163. Nothing in the Pregnancy. Discrimination Act, or Title VII, obliges employers to accommodate the child-care concerns of breast-feeding female. Q. How does the law apply to leave related to pregnancy and maternity? The PDA prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.