Under New York law, it is illegal for your employer to treat you differently because you are breastfeeding. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy.New York City law prohibits employers with four or more employees from making hiring, firing, or any other employment decisions based on pregnancy. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state and federal laws. Under New York pregnancy discrimination law, employers cannot reduce your hours or benefits, demote or terminate you. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. New York State law gives you an explicit right to reasonable pregnancy accommodations at work so you can keep earning a paycheck when you need it most.