The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. It is against the law to terminate an employee or refuse to hire an applicant because she is pregnant or because of a pregnancy-related condition, or to.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. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act in New York protects employees from discrimination due to their pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to either. Pregnancy discrimination is illegal under New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state and federal laws. Employers are prohibited from asking for proof of pregnancy. The pregnancy discrimination bill A42721 would strengthen the New York State Human Rights. 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.