It is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees on the basis of pregnancy, including any pregnancy related complications. Pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers with more than 15 employees may not discriminate based on sex.Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. Employers are expected to treat pregnant employees the way they treat employees with a temporary disability. Employers are prohibited from refusing to hire an applicant purely on the basis of her pregnancy. The PDA forbids employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. The PDA prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Employers with 15 or more employees may not discriminate because of a person's sex pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Our lawyers are committed to fighting pregnancy discrimination and gender bias in the workplace.