Discover your rights as a working parent in Australia with this concise guide, covering anti-discrimination laws and fair work standards. Under the Fair Work Act, an employer can't take adverse action against an employee or a prospective employee for discriminatory reasons.If you're pregnant and working in paid employment, you need to discuss work and leave arrangements with your employer. It is against the law for your employer to treat you badly because you are pregnant or have parental responsibilities. In certain circumstances discrimination on the basis of pregnancy is permitted. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a pregnant worker differently from others because of their pregnancy status.