The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. 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 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 against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. It is also illegal for an employer to refuse to hire an applicant because she is pregnant. Most people know that pregnancy discrimination is illegal at work. But did you know that pregnancy discrimination is also illegal at school? Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state and federal laws.