Your employer cannot fire you because you are pregnant. Instead, you must receive the same benefits that workers with injuries or health conditions receive.Pregnancy. What workplace actions are prohibited under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)? Pregnancy discrimination is against the law. The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. Federal law prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy. The attorneys at Patterson Harkavy have represented victims of pregnancy discrimination for decades. Even though it's illegal in many nations, employers continue to demote, penalise or fire pregnant employees often risking their health or their careers. If you feel you have been treated unfairly due to your pregnancy, call the attorneys at Strianese PLLC for help with your case: (704) 998-2577. Discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which is an amendment to Title VII.