By law, you may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during or following pregnancy. Do you believe you were discriminated against?Were you asked about your current or past pay while applying for a job? Explore your rights against workplace pregnancy discrimination and ensure fair treatment with expert legal guidance. The MHRA prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy and applies to employers with one or more employees. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. On May 24, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law legislation that further expands protections for nursing and pregnant employees in Minnesota. Minnesota companies cannot discriminate against employees who are also parents or guardians simply because they have children. File a discrimination complaint online.