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. Pregnancy discrimination is against the law.The EEOC enforces three federal laws that protect job applicants and employees who are pregnant. Women may be eligible for as many as twenty-four weeks of leave or longer of pregnancy leave, under certain circumstances. Pregnant employees have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Of her pregnancy, women still face discrimination on the job when they become pregnant. Inquiring about an applicant's pregnancy status during a job interview may also be considered a form of pregnancy discrimination and could result in a lawsuit. Be a part of a winning Team.