Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant.Workers can still access their rights under the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and employers are still required to understand the law and follow it. This means that employers cannot base hiring, firing, promotions, or other employment decisions on an employee's pregnancy or related medical conditions. Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state and federal laws. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. The two primary federal laws governing the rights pregnant workers are the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Title VII , the PWFA , and FMLA also protect workers from discrimination or retaliation when they question employer practices or assert their rights. Under federal laws, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA) protects women working for employers with 15 or more employees. Nothing in the Pregnancy.