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 NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy.The declaration option does not require notarization; you need only fill in the blanks with the date and your location (city, state), and sign the declaration. This document provides guidance regarding the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act as they apply to pregnant workers. This document provides information on how to comply with the Pregnancy Discrimination Act's requirements for applicants and employees with respect to pregnancy. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Pregnancy discrimination is a form of sex discrimination. Federal and New York State laws prohibit pregnancy discrimination. The law forbids employment discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth. I am requesting a temporary accommodation for my pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.