The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. This document provides guidance regarding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act as they apply to pregnant workers.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is issuing this final rule and interpretive guidance to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state and federal laws. The Court held that an employee need not be pregnant at the time of the alleged adverse action to make a claim under the PDA. Related Content. Podcast. Does a Plaintiff Need to be Pregnant to State a Claim Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act ? First, the PWFA is a workplace antidiscrimination law. Could I fire her without violating any discrimination laws? Federal law (Title IX) protects pregnant and parenting students from discrimination at school.