The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. It is against the law to terminate an employee or refuse to hire an applicant because she is pregnant or because of a pregnancy-related condition, or to.The hospital will ask you to fill out paperwork for your baby's birth certificate within 24 hours of giving birth. If you believe that your employer has unlawfully discriminated against you because of your pregnancy, contact the Akin Law Group at 866.685.5163. How much compensation you get for pregnancy discrimination in New York City depends on the nature of the harm you suffered, your financial and emotional losses.