A pregnant woman who can do her job must be allowed to do so. She cannot be forced to take leave or refused a promotion due to her condition.Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. The "because of" pregnancy legal standard requires you to show that your pregnancy was a motivating reason for the adverse employment action. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the basis of pregnancy. Pregnancy-related discrimination is a form of sex discrimination, because only women can become pregnant. What Constitutes Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace? It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. NAACP builds Black political power to end structural racism.