Workplace Pregnancy Discrimination in Maryland: Know Your Rights. Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is illegal under federal and Maryland state law.It is discrimination and illegal to refuse employment to a qualified candidate after that candidate reveals her pregnancy status. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. In the UK, employees who are pregnant or on maternity leave have specific rights designed to protect their health, job security, and income. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. How to make a Tribunal claim. You can make a Tribunal claim at no cost to the Employment Tribunal, using the ET1 form.