Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law.The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. The Title IX Coordinator designates the Executive Director of the Employee. Service Center as the coordinator for Employee Pregnancy or Related. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits employers with a minimum of 15 employees from: Refusing to hire a woman because of pregnancy. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against pregnant workers in any aspect of employment. Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA): Federal law that protects pregnant workers from discrimination. It applies to employers with 15 or more employees. On the first, Title VII, and therefore the PDA, prohibits discrimination in the "compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.