This document provides guidance regarding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act as they apply to pregnant workers. Visit HR Forms for Mediation, Grievance and Appeal forms under the Employment Rights tab.The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits employers with a minimum of 15 employees from: Refusing to hire a woman because of pregnancy. Pregnant workers should be aware that there are a number of federal and California state laws that protect the employment rights of pregnant employees. 4.1 The College strictly prohibits, will not tolerate, and shall endeavor to effectively address, remediate, and eliminate all forms of Discrimination and. Nothing in the Pregnancy. Discrimination Act, or Title VII, obliges employers to accommodate the child-care concerns of breast-feeding female. 3.2 Additional policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook and. The PWFA expands protections afforded to pregnant workers through existing laws like the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 (PDA). It would apply only to employers with more than 15 employees.