What to Do If You Think You Experienced Discrimination. Title VII protects workers against discrimination due to pregnancy in the workplace.Generally, an employer may not discriminate against an employee based on their race, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. There are several federal laws that provide protections against discrimination and sexual harassment for pregnant women and parents. Several federal laws also provide protections from discrimination and retaliation. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when a woman receives mistreatment in the workplace based on her pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions. • Addressed in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, passed in 1978 that guarantees the right not to be treated adversely due to pregnancy,.