Know about Ohio pregnancy discrimination. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law.The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. These laws collectively ensure that pregnant employees cannot be discriminated against or fired simply for being pregnant. All Ohio employers are prohibited from discriminating based on pregnancy or childbirth, which is considered sex discrimination under this law. Under both federal and Ohio law, you have the right to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. The Ohio Civil Rights Commission is considering changes to the Ohio rule regarding pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. The impact of laws changes based on the facts involved. For legal advice, talk to an attorney. Create or revisit your policies.