Emre Polat is an experienced New York City pregnancy discrimination lawyer who represents both employees and employers. If you believe that your employer has unlawfully discriminated against you because of your pregnancy, contact the Akin Law Group at 866.685.5163.The "because of" pregnancy legal standard requires you to show that your pregnancy was a motivating reason for the adverse employment action. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. We have put together a FREE guide to help you learn more about your rights and how to deal with pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. Employees and applicants may now file EEOC charges against employers who fail to comply with the new law. Employers are not permitted to discriminate against employees who are pregnant. Employers are not permitted to discriminate against employees who are pregnant. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy.