Employees, former employees, or job applicants who have suffered retaliation or discrimination may file a retaliation complaint. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law.The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Employees can file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) within one year of the discriminatory act. Pregnant workers should be aware that there are a number of federal and California state laws that protect the employment rights of pregnant employees. The California Fair Housing and Employment Act and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibit any form of pregnancy-related discrimination. In other words, discrimination against a pregnant woman is illegal. In the state of California, there are even more laws when it comes to pregnancy. There are strict deadlines for filing a charge of discrimination, please review the information in the timeliness tab or call 1-800-669-4000.